The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum


Go Back   The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum > BOATING FORUMS > The Boating Forum

Notices

Random Quote: You ever want to make God laugh. Tell him your plans.
Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 05-01-2007, 11:58 AM
  #1    
Senior MemberCaptains Club MemberPLEDGER
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,736
Send a message via MSN to fishcop
Default INVINCIBLE 36


Sorry it took so long to post what I learned about this boat, but its fishing season. Anyway, I had the opportunity to fish with Rob Hammer a month and pick his brain on the new boat that everyone is talking about. Unfortunately I was not able to ride it, since as his boat was being used in a tournament. However, I have talked with several people who have rode the boat some of which are Yellowfin, Sea Vee and Contender owners, and they all were extremely impressed. Several actually put there current boats on the market so they could purchase one. I expect to ride and fish one in the next couple months.

Design- The Hull was designed by Michael Peters Yacht design http://www.mpyd.net/history.htm, hands down one of the best designers around with a proven race record. The hull is a stepped hull, and the steps feed back in to a tunnel. Apparently this provides a ride unlike any in the industry. Extremely soft, dry and FAST! One of my best friends rode one last week and was so impressed he ordered one on the spot. He was considering another 36 , but said the ride on the Invincible was even better.

Construction- The boat is Vacuum bagged which we know is a far superior method than any other for laying up. It is a cored hull, but the coring material used is much better than Balsa. Its a synthetic material which is impervious to water intrusion. Rob said that even if there was an issue causing water to get into the material is would not soak it up like wood. The Invincible uses aluminum tanks, that are epoxy coated. You'll never have any issues with corrosion or have to worry about fiberglass tank issues. The molds for the boat are made by Marine Concepts using state of the art five axis computerized router and cutting machines. This allows for unparallel fit and finish and assembled tolerances in the boat of less than half an inch. The stringer is a molded grid system; this gives the boat more strength as the bulkheads and stringers become one inseverable unit. The assemblage is then tapered to create even more stability. The pieces are then bonded using
methacrylate adhesive, creating a bond that is stronger than the pieces themselves. I don't think there is another boat using this much technology and attention to detail in the industry.

As you can see everything is extremely well though out. Diamond non-skid and a raised deck for better fish ability. Huge fish boxes 600 and 720 quart. 50 and 60 gallon livewells plumbed to a sea chest and oversized bilge pumps. The fishing features are too many to list.

I can't wait to fish her in the next couple months. There is also a 33 in the works thats supposed to out run, out perform, and get better fuel numbers than any of the other 33's out there, and its supposed to do it with twins instead of trips.

Here are some cool ariel photos of the boat.

http://www.endlessimagery.com/WWW/Fi...otWG/index.htm


fishcop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 02:00 PM
  #2    
Senior MemberCaptains Club Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Jacksonville,FL
Posts: 1,291
Default Re: INVINCIBLE 36

thanks for the info. looks like a great boat. there is a lengthy thread on the Florida Sportsman discussing the boats too. let us know your impressions after you ride it
__________________
Everglades 350 LX triple F350s
doeboy is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Old 05-01-2007, 02:19 PM
  #3    
Senior MemberCaptains Club Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 891
Default Re: INVINCIBLE 36

Nice detail on the building process... Thanks
__________________
'' Rocket Fish ''
PAULN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2010, 12:05 PM
  #4    
Admirals Club
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,498
Default

bump from the past

only thing i have to add is the shop manager worked for Intrepid for 20 years. Im still a physician specializing in back pain so i dont work for these guys. Id buy the company but i dont think Alex would sell it. Just a happy customer...
Rod27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2010, 12:14 PM
  #5    
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,100
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod27 View Post
bump from the past

only thing i have to add is the shop manager worked for Intrepid for 20 years. Im still a physician specializing in back pain so i dont work for these guys. Id buy the company but i dont think Alex would sell it. Just a happy customer...
Based on your other thread, I need to change specialties.l
Lazy Bones is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2010, 12:15 PM
  #6    
Senior MemberCaptains Club MemberPLEDGER
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hammond, LA
Posts: 11,645
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fishcop View Post
Sorry it took so long to post what I learned about this boat, but its fishing season. Anyway, I had the opportunity to fish with Rob Hammer a month and pick his brain on the new boat that everyone is talking about.
how'd ya'll do on lobsters?
__________________
cgrand is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2010, 12:20 PM
  #7    
Admirals Club
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: St Barths F.W.I.
Posts: 1,679
Default

Suggest going to the edit icon and remove Hammer. He has not been with INV for a few years.
__________________
33T trip F250
BSpot is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2010, 12:25 PM
  #8    
Admirals Club
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,498
Default

original post was from 2007
Rod27 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
 
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Not So Invincible !!!!!!!!!! JDBer94 The Boating Forum 41 02-10-2009 05:39 PM
Invincible Ludicrous Boating & Outdoor Photos 57 05-15-2008 10:29 AM
Invincible 36 Ludicrous Boating & Outdoor Photos 32 01-11-2008 12:20 PM
Invincible 33 update lcosta01 The Boating Forum 13 09-20-2007 01:22 PM
New Boat - Invincible 36 JimmyO The Boating Forum 78 12-15-2006 10:56 AM

 



©2009 TheHullTruth.com

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0