invader 22 yacht

Review of Invader 22

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

Unknown keel type

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.14 - 1.24 meter (3.74 - 4.04 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Vire 7 engine

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Invader 22 is 2.18, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Invader 22 is about 95 kg/cm, alternatively 537 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 95 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 537 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 16m 2 (172 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

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Invader 22 for sale in Gillingham United Kingdom

Gillingham United Kingdom

Make & Model

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

• Anchor (Bruce)
• Kedge (Danforth)
• Chain/Warp 30m
• Mainsail cover
• Jib Sail cover
• Cockpit dodgers
• 4 x Fenders
• 4 x Mooring warps
• Compass (Contest)
• Depth (NASA)
• Windspeed/Direction (Hawk)
• Clock/Barometer
• 2 x Fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Horseshoe lifebuoy

Bilge Keel, Tiller Steering.

Invader 22  built in 1980 by Illes of Norbury to a David Feltham design. Brown GRP hull and cream superstructure with moulded non-slip deck surfaces. Twin bilge keels with encapsulated ballast. Tiller steering to transom hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit.

Masthead rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium deck stepped mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2007). Terylene running rigging. In boom reefing mainsail. Headsail furling system. 2 x Gibb sheet winches self-tailing.

• 1 x Mainsail (Jeckles 2007 very good condition)
• 1 x Furling genoa (Sea Reach 2020 new)

Mechanical Systems

Located on transom mounted outboard bracket, Yamaha 8hp long shaft 4-stroke petrol outboard engine electric start with remotes (new 2007) last serviced 2021. Forward and reverse gears. Remote fuel tank. Auxiliary outboard bracket. Last out of water maintenance May 2021.

Electrical Systems

1 x 12-volt batteries charging via engine alternator. 1 x 12 volt battery removed occasionally for charging

Engine Count

Engine Horse Power

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

ABOUT INVADER 22

The Invader 22 is 22 feet long and has a 8 feet beam. This 1980 Petrol Invader 22 with 8 horsepower. The Invader 22 is made of grp.

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Invader 22 is a 22 ′ 0 ″ / 6.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Feltham/Walsh and Wakefield and built by Thames Marine starting in 1975.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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• Boat REF#  ·  131747
• Length  ·  6.71m
• Year  ·  1981
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Bilge
• Sleeping berths  ·  5
• Engine  ·  1 x gas 2 stroke 10hp, Stuart Turner P66 twin cylinder ()
• Lying  ·  Sussex

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Extra Details

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (1997)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

There is space and a gas supply for a cooker but there is not one fitted.

Accommodation

1 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 2 anchors (1 x plough 1 x danforth)

Nav Equipment

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

This boat has been thoroughly overhauled and is in excellent condition. She has had new batteries and is ready to sail as soon as the mast is stepped. Recently antifouled and revarnished, she just needs a few finishing touches to complete. She has the benefit of a 4 wheeled trailer and is ready to go. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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Delivered by Italian shipyard Codecasa in 1999, INVADER is a 49.9m (164ft) steel and aluminium yacht redesigned by Studio Vafiadis in spring 2019. This was part of an extensive refit during which the sun deck and interior guest areas were redesigned and upgraded. Impeccably maintained, wheelchair friendly and commercially compliant, she presents in excellent condition technically and cosmetically.

A good-sized sun deck has sunpads forward with privacy glass screens to stop the breeze. There is an informal dining lounge to port and a fully equipped bar to starboard of the mast that houses an elevator serving all decks. Aft of the superstructure is a large jacuzzi surrounded on three sides by raised sunpads. A crow's nest atop the mast provides incredible views.

Versatile deck spaces on the upper and main decks aft can be used for open air dining, fitness or entertainment. Forward of her swim platform she has a spacious tender garage that doubles as a guest area once the toys are in use.

Her upper deck lounge is well suited to relaxation or entertainment, with state of the art AV systems including a large TV in the forward bulkhead, a writing desk and lounge seating to port and a fully equipped bar and an armchair snug to starboard. The main saloon is also home to lounge seating on three sides with a formal dining area forward of a room divider.

She sleeps 10 guests in five cabins: a full beam master on the main deck with office, walk in wardrobe plus his and hers bathroom in marble with shower and bath. There are two double cabins and two twin cabins on the lower deck. An extra main deck cabin, currently used by crew, could be adapted for staff, massage or other uses. She also accommodates up to 12 crew.

Twin 2,200hp Caterpillar 3516B diesel engines give her a top speed of 17 knots and a transatlantic range of 5,500nm at her cruising speed of 12 knots. Naiad zero speed stabilisers ensure comfort at anchor.

INVADER is commercially compliant and ready for her new owner.

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• Top speed of 17 knots powered by twin 2,200hp Caterpillar engines
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• Boat REF#  ·  125611
• Length  ·  7.40m
• Year  ·  1980
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
• Sleeping berths  ·  4
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 37hp, BMC ()
• Lying  ·  Norfolk Broads

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Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Accommodation

2 burner propane Stove

Nav Equipment

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)

Broker's Comments

What A nice looking craft that has just been reduced!

The first thing that I noticed was how much space there was.

The aft cabin was tucked away but large enough to sit up in bed and still not having the feel of being hemmed in.

The Wheelhouse also was spaceous with good alround vision, which was accessed though slideing side doors, allough you had to chose you approach.

The Saloon yet again was good with a good headroom in the galley area. A nice little touch was the hinged steps that allow access to the engine room.

What stood out the most was the high quality of upholstery including the headlining which all looked new. A very good little boat that has been cared for with full credit to the owners.

The BSC ticket is not due untill 2013.

Taxed for the broads and ready to go, a nice litte starter boat with all the home comforts apart from a shower which could be installed.

Another touch was the fitted sun pads that are bespoke to the forward deck for them lazey sunny days!

A very realistic price to get you on the water, Ideal for two!

Fully serviced plus having shore power for that extra comfort!

You wont be disapointed!! These boat details are subject to contract.

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• Boat REF#  ·  257655
• Length  ·  6.70m
• Year  ·  1979
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Bilge
• Sleeping berths  ·  5
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 13.5hp, Beta (2002)
• Lying  ·  Essex

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Extra Details

Engine serviced 2018.

Sloop rigged Baloe Aluminium spars (2003) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2003)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Flexible water tank. Topsides painted 2018. Hull scraped and Antifouled ready for the summer season 2019.

Accommodation

2 burner propane Stove

2 sheet winches 1 anchors (Plough type) 10.00m of chain 10.00m of rode Boatworld dinghy (2018) (Inflatable) 3.5hp outboard, Bison, Short shaft (2018)

Nav Equipment

Safety Equipment

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

1 x Buoyancy aid.

Broker's Comments

The Invader 22 is also known as the 'Snap Dragon's daughter' and therefore comes from the traditional pedigree of solid, seaworthy, pocket cruisers. The boat's accommodation is cleverly designed, with a separate heads, forecabin and galley. The saloon also features a comfortable double berth and overall the boat is designed to sleep 5, with a similarly sized cockpit.

This version has been well cared for and just needs a quick spring clean outside. The inboard engine is reliable, economical and has been regularly serviced. The boat also comes with a recently new inflatable dinghy and electric outboard and therefore is a complete package and ready to sail for the season.

This boat would suit anybody looking for affordable, straightforward sailing, in a well cared for, easy to handle and maintain, coastal, estuary and river sailing cruiser.

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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Invader 22 Boat for Sale

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• mechanical and rigging
• Manufacturer: Invader
• Location: Gillingham
• LOA: 22'0" (6.71m)
• Beam: 8' 0'' (2.44m)
• Keel: Bilge Keel
• ID no.: 38367
• Watertank Size: 120 Litres
• Engine Make: Yamaha
• Horsepower: 8hp
• Drive Type: Outboard
• Fuel Type: Petrol 4-stroke

Broker Remarks

1980 Invader 22 The  Invader 22  offers excellent accommodation and comfort for their size and “Easy Rider” is in very good condition for a yacht of her age. Owned from new by the current owner. She is well equipped for coastal cruising. A great way to get afloat for reasonable expense and explore the shallower waters of the East coast in comfort. Open to Offers.

Accommodation

The accommodation offers 4 berths with good sitting headroom. Forepeak with V berth, hatch to foredeck and storage. Separate heads compartment with canvas door to port fitted with a chemical toilet. Saloon with dinette to port which converts to a good single or small double, quarter berth to starboard with ample storage in various lockers and cupboards. Linear galley forward to starboard equipped with a Optimus spirit 2 burner hob, stainless steel sink with manually pumped cold water supply and storage. Multi check orange/white/brown upholstery. Moulded linings.

Mechanical and Rigging

Masthead rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium deck stepped mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2007). Terylene running rigging. In boom reefing mainsail. Headsail furling system. 2 x Gibb sheet winches self-tailing.

• 1 x Mainsail (Jeckles 2007 very good condition)
• 1 x Furling genoa (Sea Reach 2020 new)

Mechanical Systems

Located on transom mounted outboard bracket, Yamaha 8hp long shaft 4-stroke petrol outboard engine electric start with remotes (new 2007) last serviced 2021. Forward and reverse gears. Remote fuel tank. Auxiliary outboard bracket. Last out of water maintenance May 2021.

Electrical Systems

1 x 12-volt batteries charging via engine alternator. 1 x 12 volt battery removed occasionally for charging

• Anchor (Bruce)
• Kedge (Danforth)
• Chain/Warp 30m
• Mainsail cover
• Jib Sail cover
• Cockpit dodgers
• 4 x Fenders
• 4 x Mooring warps
• Compass (Contest)
• Depth (NASA)
• Windspeed/Direction (Hawk)
• Clock/Barometer
• 2 x Fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Horseshoe lifebuoy

Bilge Keel, Tiller Steering.

Invader 22  built in 1980 by Illes of Norbury to a David Feltham design. Brown GRP hull and cream superstructure with moulded non-slip deck surfaces. Twin bilge keels with encapsulated ballast. Tiller steering to transom hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit.

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Chin to pay $3m as MovieTowne, landlord reach temporary agreement

A temporary agreement has been arrived at between the owners of the MovieTowne multiplex, entertainment and commercial centre at Invaders Bay, Port of Spain, and the Port Authority of TT’s real estate manager, the Port of Spain Infrastructure Development Company (POSINCO).

At a virtual hearing on August 26, before Justice Eleanor Donaldson-Honeywell, attorneys for Trinbago Commercial Development Co Ltd (TCDC) and POSINCO trashed out an agreement which will stay in place until the High Court determines the rent dispute between them.

MovieTowne multiplex, entertainment and commercial centre at Invaders Bay, Port of Spain, sits on land leased to TCDC by POSINCO. TCDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MovieTowne Holdings, the owner of facility.

Derek Chin is the chairman of the board of MovieTowne Holdings.

On August 24, Donaldson-Honeywell issued a late-evening injunction which prevented POSINCO from communicating with MovieTowne’s tenants.

According to her varied order on August 26, TCDC agreed to pay into the court $3 million on or before August 28.

The PATT/POSINCO has also agreed not to disturb the occupation of MovieTowne’s sub-tenants at the Invaders Bay premises. The judge also ordered that PATT/POSINCO is not to disturb or interfere with the operations of TCDC or its tenants until the matter is resolved.

She also deemed the matter urgent. Both sides were given deadlines to file their evidence and for TCDC to file its statement of case by September 12. The matter has now been assigned to Justice Nadia Kangaloo who will fix a date for the next hearing of the matter.

Tenants will also have to decide who they choose to pay their rent to in the interim after they get legal advice. They can pay to TCDC, the PATT/POSINCO or into court.

Donaldson-Honeywell said she was not prepared to make an order on rent without full evidence.

At the hearing, attorneys for POSINCO sought an order for TCDC to pay $3 million into court in the event it was unsuccessful in its claim.

Senior Counsel Justin Phelps, who leads a team of attorneys for the PATT/POSINCO, said his client was prepared not to disrupt MovieTowne but wanted to be able to communicate with them.

However, TCDC’s lead attorney Deborah Peake, SC, complained that security guards were blocking her client’s staff from accessing the office and banquet centre which POSINCO allegedly levied on August 23 for payment of outstanding rent. She said she was disappointed by the PATT/POSINCO’s position. She said the status quo should be preserved and tenants should be allowed to continue paying their rent to the landlord (TCDC) otherwise they would be unable to pay expenses, including utilities, security and maintenance fees. She also said the TCDC had to protect its tenants' interests to which the judge reminded that she was not making an order preventing Peake’s client from collecting rent.

Attorney Christlyn Moore, who represents one of MovieTowne’s tenants, also expressed concern about her client’s position at the end of the month when rent was due. She said her client would have no difficulty paying rent into court since it did not want a scenario where it is paid to one party and the other party pursues it later.

Attorneys for the TCDC approached the court for injunctive relief after the POSINCO took control of MovieTowne’s office and the banquet hall on August 23.

The TCDC’s claim contends $5.3 million was unlawfully/mistakenly paid under duress/threats/compulsion and is asking the court to declare this as well as order POSINCO to repay the sum as restitution.

There are several other declarations being sought related to its lease at Invaders Bay. The TCDC is also represented by Ravi Heffes-Doon and Andre Rudder. The company is also seeking another injunction to prevent the POSINCO from taking possession of the 9.94 acres of land it occupies at Invaders Bay.

In support of the application – which was heard without a hearing from POSINCO – TCDC’s director Hayden John Gadsby said the $10,904,121.23 quoted by POSINCO as rent owed was invalid and is much less than the PATT contends. He said on August 22, the PATT’s attorneys agreed to determine the rent issue in court and not arbitration as provided for in the lease. He said there was an acknowledgement of a dispute on the rent owed yet on August 23, took possession of part of the premises. He also said POSINCO rejected a cheque for $1,083,133.26 which, it said, was the only sum payable to the PATT up to July 2024.

Gadsby said the PATT wrote to TCDC’s tenants, asking them to sign an agreement, creating a sub-tenancy arrangement. He quoted the contents of a report on the rental amount but said it was "irrationally high."

Attached to his affidavit are a series of letters between the two parties and valuation reports as well as valuations for already-developed comparable properties.

He said a proper review should be done but acknowledged TCDC was bound to the agreed rent of $4.80 per square foot, a sum agreed to in 2013. He also said when the land was first leased, it was covered in bush and subject to water retention as it was mangrove land. He said the disputed report valued the parcels of land as already fully developed.

“The rental sums of $7.85 per square foot… for submerged mangrove lands is irrational and one that no reasonable valuator could possibly have arrived at,” he said, adding that it was substantially higher than the other comparable properties which were “not mangrove/wetlands” that required infilling earthworks to make it fit for the construction of commercial buildings.

The cineplex’s owners entered into a lease agreement with the PATT in May 2001. There was an alleged attempt to take possession of the premises in August 2020, during the covid19 pandemic which disrupted its operations because of government-imposed restrictions.

"Due to the threatening and domineering posture of the Port and in the circumstances of the pandemic, the claimant greatly feared that the existence of its business, in which it had invested millions of dollars, was in great peril."

Gadsby said it was for this reason, TCDC felt compelled to pay the sums demanded by the PATT/POSINCO based on the disputed valuation report.

Gadsby said on August 2, the PATT again threatened to take possession of the premises based on the figures provided in the report at $7.85 per square foot or $3.4 million a year. He also said "spurred on by demands and threats" and under the mistaken assumption the rent report was binding, TCDC made three payments of $2.3 million and $2.8 million in 2020 and $123,906 in 2021. He gave a history of the discussions with POSINCO, which also included securing a retired Appeal Court judge to arbitrate on the rent dispute. He also gave an account of Friday’s “takeover.”

“In the present economic climate, there is reduced consumer spending. The commercial challenges of running a business have increased due to the decline of energy income because of the decrease in gas supplies and gas pricing.

"This has had a knock-on impact on the economy. The high-handed and bullying conduct of the Port has created considerable uncertainty around the facility which is likely to cause many to review whether they wish to continue as tenants…"

He also described it as "high-handed and in bad faith" and an attempt to intimidate and embarrass the TCDC.

The TCDC’s claim said from May 2001 to August 2003, the lease stated it would pay an annual rent of $0.18 per square foot and $2 per square foot from August 2003 to August 2006. The lease provided that from 2006, the annual rent would be based on the market rate and subject to review every five years. The last period for review is from August 2021 to August 2026. Gadsby said there has been no valuation for that period (2021-2026) but there was an agreement for the fixed sum of $4.80.

In a release on August 23, the TCDC said it had offered to “settle all outstanding rental sums which are not in dispute and attempted to pay such sums by cheque. The cheque was returned notwithstanding current discussions to settle all matters including disputed amounts.

"PATT and POSINCO thereafter attempted illegal and unlawful entry via its private agents. The actions of POSINCO and PATT have been described as unjustified and illegal acts by experienced external legal counsel, who shall shortly commence legal proceedings against PATT and POSINCO inclusive of injunctive relief to ensure redress to TCDC and the protection of its tenants and employees."

TCDC reassured its patrons that the MovieTowne complex would continue to be open and its team would spare no effort to ensure their safety and maintain and enhance the premium service levels that families and clients have come to expect and deserve.

POSINCO said it had exercised its right of re-entry and had taken possession of the premises leased to TCDC, also known as MovieTowne.

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