K281 - 26ft "Miss APBA" Hacker-Inspired Wooden Runabout | Custom Build Consultation Deposit

Specification: Item K281 - 26L x 0W x 0H Inches (66L x 0W x 0H Cm)

Price: $ 100.00 ( This item is sold out, preorder now to keep this price )

Description:

The Hacker Miss APBA 26ft. was originally designed by renowned naval architect John L. Hacker and stands as one of the most iconic racing hulls associated with the American Power Boat Association (APBA) era. At 26 ft in length, Miss APBA embodies the long, lean proportions and aggressive stance that defined early American powerboat racing.

Our workshop faithfully recreates this design using premium Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, and Teak, reinforced with U.S.-made Hexcel fiberglass and protected by System Three marine spar varnish. Each boat is built entirely by hand through the traditional plank-on-frame method, requiring approximately 4-5 months of detailed craftsmanship. Clients may customize wood selection, deck finish, cockpit layout, engine configuration, and interior detailing while preserving the classic geometry of the original design.

Principal Dimensions

- Length Overall (LOA): 26ft
- Designer: John L. Hacker
- Type: APBA Racing Runabout

This wooden boat crafted by us is built from Classic Wooden Plan, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the boat to order - offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.

History:

Miss APBA emerged during the golden age of organized American powerboat racing, when the APBA classes were drawing significant public attention and pushing technological boundaries. Designers like Hacker were instrumental in refining hull forms that balanced speed, stability, and structural integrity under increasingly powerful engines.

The 26-foot Miss APBA became one of the more recognizable boats of its class, admired for both its racing pedigree and elegant profile. Its continued reproduction in modern times is a testament to the enduring appeal of Hacker's engineering and the timeless excitement of early offshore competition craft.