K258 - Hacker Craft Evangeline Special 33 foot runabout 1924 Custom Built Replica Boat

Specification: Item K258 - 396L x 96W x 0H Inches (1005.8L x 243.8W x 0H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 78,000.00

Description:

The Hacker Eva Special 33' is a distinguished American wooden runabout that embodies the elegance and refinement of early twentieth century powerboat design. Known for its long, graceful profile and refined proportions, this iconic vessel reflects a time when luxury, craftsmanship, and smooth performance were carefully balanced to create boats of exceptional character.

Each Hacker Eva Special 33' model is handcrafted in our workshop using premium woods such as Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and US -made Hexcel fiberglass with System Three marine spar varnish - following the traditional plank-on-frame construction method. Every project is completed with meticulous attention to detail over a period of approximately 4–5 months. Custom options are available, including scale, wood selection, finishes, deck layout, interior detailing, and personalized features.

The Eva Special 33' features an elegant, well balanced hull designed for smooth, confident cruising on lakes and sheltered coastal waters. Finely finished decks, polished fittings, and carefully crafted details highlight the artistry behind each build. Every plank and contour is shaped to preserve the boat’s timeless silhouette and refined presence.

Basic Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 33 feet (≈ 396 inches) — hull length.

Beam (Width): 8′.

Draft: 18–24 inches depending on load.

Construction & Hull

Original Builder: Hacker Boat Company (Detroit), one-off custom build.
Designer: Naval architect John L. Hacker — famed for early planing hull developments.

Construction: Traditional mahogany / wood construction with classic Hacker runabout hull form.

Cockpit / Layout: Twin or triple cockpit seating typical of large runabouts from the period; richly appointed for high-end private use.

Engine & Performance

Original Engine Installed: A Ford-built Capitol Liberty V-12 aircraft engine (World War I Liberty type), 1,650 cu. in. displacement producing ~450 hp and very high torque.

Performance: Historically reported top speed of ~49 mph — extremely fast for a wooden runabout of the 1920s.

Weight & Displacement

Displacement / Weight: A 33-ft all-wood runabout with a large Liberty V-12 would likely displace 6,000–8,000+ lb (≈ 2,722–3,628+ kg) when fully outfitted with heavy engine — typical for large single-engine runabouts of the era. (Inferred from similar historic racer/runabout builds.)

Historical Notes

Built For: Henry Ford — one of eight runabout hulls ordered for Ford family use in the early 1920s; Evangeline is the only known survivor.

Name & Dedication: Named for Evangeline Cote Dahlinger, a close associate of Henry Ford.

Every wooden boat crafted by us is built from authentic classic wooden boat plans, 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.

Contact us to bring your Hacker Eva Special 33' to life!

Note:

* This deposit is non-refundable and will be credited toward your order.
* Price starting at 75k and applies to the wooden hull only (Not include motor or hardwares or shipping).

History:

Launched in 1924, the Hacker Eva Special 33' stands as a refined expression of early twentieth-century American powerboat design. Created during the golden age of wooden runabouts, it reflects a period when speed, luxury, and master craftsmanship were seamlessly combined to produce vessels of remarkable presence and character.

Designed for smooth, confident cruising, the Eva Special 33' features elegant hull lines and a long, low silhouette that emphasizes both performance and visual harmony. Its construction showcases the hallmark quality of Hacker Craft, where carefully selected woods and precise detailing define every surface and structural element.

In the 1920s, boats such as the Eva Special 33' became emblems of prestige and refined leisure. Favored by owners who valued sophistication on the water, the design captured the spirit of its era by blending advanced engineering with timeless aesthetics suited to lakes and sheltered coastal waters.

Today, the Hacker Eva Special 33' is celebrated as a rare and enduring icon of American boating heritage. Preserved by collectors and admired for its artistry, it continues to embody elegance, craftsmanship, and the lasting allure of wooden powerboats shaped by both tradition and innovation.