BOMBARDIER INVITATION
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 15.58 ft |
| LWL | 14 ft |
| Beam | 5 ft |
| Draft | 2.99 ft |
| Displacement | 181 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.0 kn |
About the BOMBARDIER INVITATION
The BOMBARIDER INVITATION is a sailing dinghy with an obvious similarity to the LASER (INTERNATIONAL). A Canadian trademark was applied for in 1973, granted in 1974 and expunged (failure to renew) in 1990. Thanks to Adam Hunt for supplying clarification about this and the photo.
The Bombardier Invitation is a 15.58 ft catboat designed by an unknown designer and built by Bombardier in 1973. With a displacement of 181.0 lb and a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific entry in the small boat market, though detailed production statistics are currently unavailable.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for casual day sailing or as a tender due to its compact 15.58 ft LOA and lightweight 181.0 lb displacement. Its catboat rig and 2.99 ft max draft make it ideal for shallow water access and easy trailering.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 181.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.54, this boat is not suitable for bluewater or offshore passage making. Its small size and light weight limit its seaworthiness to protected coastal waters and inland lakes.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1970s micro-cruisers and day sailers such as the O'Day 15 or small catboats like the Wharram Puffin, sharing similar dimensions and simple rigging. These boats are comparable because they prioritize ease of handling and shallow draft over long-range cruising capabilities.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 15.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BOMBARDIER INVITATIONyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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