{"product_id":"k252-teaser-40-ft-custom-built-boat","title":"Teaser 40 Ft. Custom Built Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Teaser 40' is a classic performance cruiser, celebrated for its striking lines, powerful hull design, and luxurious onboard features. Designed for both leisurely cruising and spirited offshore adventures, this vessel offers a perfect blend of elegance, speed, and comfort.It is a 40-foot Sweep Stakes Runabout, originally designed in 1924 by George Crouch, creator of the legendary Baby Bootlegger. The design features a classic triple-cockpit layout and embodies the high-performance mahogany runabouts of the Prohibition era.The original construction called for steam-bent frames spaced every 6 inches, with a mahogany-planked hull built for both strength and speed. Teaser incorporates three bench assemblies, 29 frames, and 15 floor timbers, with timber thicknesses ranging from 3\/4 inch to 1-1\/2 inches.The hull structure is reinforced by main longitudinal stringers measuring 8 inches × 1-1\/4 inches (203.2 mm × 32 mm), spaced to accommodate standard MerCruiser power installations. Frames measure 3 inches × 3\/4 inch and are precision-cut with reliefs for chine battens, deck battens, side battens, and hull planking, preserving the integrity of the original design while supporting modern propulsion.Each Teaser 40' replica is handcrafted in our workshop using premium Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and advanced marine epoxy. The hull is carefully shaped to achieve smooth water entry, excellent stability, and precise handling, while traditional craftsmanship techniques combined with modern reinforcements ensure lasting durability.The spacious deck and cockpit are fully customizable, featuring detailed wooden finishes, seating arrangements, storage compartments, and chrome or brass hardware, all crafted to reflect the classic elegance of the original Teaser 40'. With meticulous attention to every detail, this replica is ideal for collectors and boating enthusiasts seeking a unique, high-quality wooden boat with both historic charm and modern reliability.\u003cb\u003eBasic Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e - Length Overall (LOA): 40 feet - overall hull length of the design. - Beam (Maximum Width): 7 ft 8 in (≈ 92 inches) - widest point of hull.\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Structural Details\u003c\/b\u003e - Frames: 29 frames and 15 floor timbers included in the plans; frame thickness ranges from ¾ in to 1½ in (imperial plans include full-size cut-outs). - Main Stringers: 8 in wide × 1¼ in thick (spaced to suit standard MerCruiser installations). - Planking: Original hull built with mahogany plank construction  - Cockpit Arrangement: Triple cockpit setup typical for classic 1920s sweepstakes runabouts.\u003cb\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Notes\u003c\/b\u003e - Designer: George Crouch, famous for the Baby Bootlegger design. - Style: Sweepstakes runabout - classic 1920s\/30s high-performance wooden powerboat. - Construction Style: Traditional plank-on-frame with closely spaced steam-bent frames (original concept).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 today to discuss your custom Teaser 40' replica today!\u003cb\u003eNote: \u003c\/b\u003e* Price starting at 75k and applies to the wooden hull only (Not include motor or hardwares or shipping).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663047606493,"sku":"K252","price":76100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/8112\/7901\/files\/K252-TEASER-40-FT-CUSTOM-BUILT-BOAT-L01_a3030ba0-86e5-4644-886d-7756a712be3f.webp?v=1773912553","url":"https:\/\/captainheritage.com\/de\/products\/k252-teaser-40-ft-custom-built-boat","provider":"Captain Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}