{"product_id":"k281-26ft-miss-apba-runabout-consultation","title":"26ft \"Miss APBA\" Hacker-Inspired Wooden Runabout | Custom Build Consultation","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHacker Miss APBA 26ft – Classic Racing Runabout\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal John L. Hacker racing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, streamlined 26 ft hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic APBA racing profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional plank-on-frame construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted wooden hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance-oriented cockpit layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic varnished wood finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a full-size boat or scale model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength Overall (LOA): 26 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: John L. Hacker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: APBA Racing Runabout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur workshop builds custom recreations using premium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Red Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S.-made Hexcel fiberglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem Three marine spar varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach boat is handcrafted using traditional plank-on-frame construction, with approximately 4–5 months of detailed craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss APBA reflects an era when American racing designers focused on balancing speed, stability, weight distribution, and structural strength under increasingly powerful engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its distinctive racing profile and streamlined hull, the 26ft Miss APBA is suited for classic boat collections, recreational cruising, display, and controlled performance demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients may customize:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood species and deck finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpholstery and interior details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware and trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll customizations can be developed while preserving the characteristic geometry of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and build to order, offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136606154973,"sku":"K281","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/8112\/7901\/files\/K281-26FT-MISS-APBA-HACKERINSPIRED-WOODEN-RUNABOUT-CUSTOM-BUILD-CONSULTATION-DEPOSIT-L01.webp?v=1783496150","url":"https:\/\/captainheritage.com\/tr\/products\/k281-26ft-miss-apba-runabout-consultation","provider":"Captain Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}