Historical Summary:

INVADER was built in 1935 for James Hoffar of the Hoffar-Beeching Shipyard. Later owners included Fred Brown, Ronald Graham and George Reifel, Vancouver BC. In 1936-1937 she was owned by Henry F. Reifel, Vancouver BC. In 1940-1945 she was acquired by the Royal Canadian Navy and served as a Patrol Vessel. In 1945-1949 she was owned by Henry Reifel, Vancouver BC. In 1953-1961 she was owned by Fred B. Brown, Vancouver BC. In 1962-2001 she was owned by Halfmoon Bay Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC. In 2003-2014 she was owned by Coastal Mortgage and Investment Corp., Lethbridge AB.

Tad Roberts Facebook post, 12-21-17:

Invader, built by Fenner & Hood in 1935. I redesigned her inside and out in 2005, added the aluminum tophouse, new bulwarks, and a lot more. She hit a deadhead last summer in the Fraser, partially sank and is being repaired at Commodore on Shelter Island. These events often turn up problems and a rotten stern is being replaced. She'll be good for a long time yet.

Boat Images

Invader [Tad Roberts photo]
Invader [Tad Roberts photo]
Invader [Tad Roberts photo]
Invader [Tad Roberts photo]
Invader [Tad Roberts photo]
Invader [Tad Roberts drawing]
Invader [Tad Roberts photo]
Invader [Tad Roberts photo]