Hacker Miss APBA 26ft – Classic Racing Runabout

The Hacker Miss APBA 26ft is a classic racing runabout associated with the golden age of American powerboat racing. Designed by renowned naval architect John L. Hacker, its long, lean proportions and aggressive profile reflect the performance-focused hull designs of the APBA racing era.

Key Features

• Original John L. Hacker racing design
• Long, streamlined 26 ft hull
• Classic APBA racing profile
• Traditional plank-on-frame construction
• Handcrafted wooden hull
• Performance-oriented cockpit layout
• Classic varnished wood finish
• Available as a full-size boat or scale model

Specifications

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

Materials & Construction

Our workshop builds custom recreations using premium:

• Western Red Cedar
• Mahogany
• Teak
• U.S.-made Hexcel fiberglass
• Marine epoxy
• System Three marine spar varnish

Each boat is handcrafted using traditional plank-on-frame construction, with approximately 4–5 months of detailed craftsmanship.

Performance & Use

Miss APBA reflects an era when American racing designers focused on balancing speed, stability, weight distribution, and structural strength under increasingly powerful engines.

With its distinctive racing profile and streamlined hull, the 26ft Miss APBA is suited for classic boat collections, recreational cruising, display, and controlled performance demonstrations.

Custom Build

Clients may customize:

• Wood species and deck finish
• Cockpit layout
• Engine configuration
• Upholstery and interior details
• Hardware and trim
• Protective coatings

All customizations can be developed while preserving the characteristic geometry of the original design.

Design & Construction

The Miss APBA was designed by John L. Hacker and is reproduced from the appropriate Classic Wooden Boat plans, with full credit given to the original designer.

For each commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and build to order, offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.

The Miss APBA remains a distinctive example of early American powerboat racing design, combining Hacker's refined hull engineering with the classic styling of the APBA era.