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Worldwide Sales and service of yachts and shipsGAD-A-BOUT - HACKER CRAFT CO
Overview
There are runabouts, and then there are Hackers. Few wooden boat manufacturers have garnered the same level of prestige and success over the past century as the skilled artisans at Hacker Boat Company. For decades, Hacker Craft mahogany runabouts have dominated the waters from Lake Tahoe to Long Island Sound.
GAD-A-BOUT is a pristine, triple-cockpit embodiment of the opulent era of wooden vessels, when powerful gas engines were ingeniously integrated into luxurious speedboats, captivating the elite—royalty, industrial magnates, and Hollywood stars—with thrilling speed and excitement. These elegant mahogany speedsters emerged in a recreational boating landscape that had previously been characterized by slow-moving rowing boats, steam-powered launches, and basic sailing crafts. The boating experience was forever transformed. With its lustrous, varnished mahogany finish, gleaming nickel chrome fittings, and inviting multiple seating areas, these double and triple cockpit runabouts revolutionized the pleasure boating industry, prompting a surge of builders eager to meet the nation’s appetite for speed and performance. While renowned names like Dodge, Chris Craft, and Gar Wood entered the fray, none achieved the level of craftsmanship and excellence that John Hacker exemplified.
Owning a luxury item from such a celebrated era, in this exceptional condition, presents a rare chance. Stutz Bearcat motorcars, Piaget timepieces, Erte artworks, Frank Lloyd Wright residences, and Hacker runabouts all evoke memories of the finest artisanship from a bygone time. One does not simply own these invaluable treasures; one becomes a steward for future generations to cherish and enjoy.
GAD-A-BOUT is fully equipped and poised to create a stunning wake and turn heads wherever her next destination in the current boat location may be. This yacht for sale is a true gem in the world of yacht sales in the current boat location, offering an unparalleled opportunity for those looking to buy a yacht that embodies both history and luxury.
Basic information
- Builder:
- HACKER CRAFT CO
- Category:
- Motor yachts
- Sub Category:
- Runabout
- Model Year:
- 1928
- Year Built:
- 1928
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 29' (8.99m)
- Beam:
- 7' (2.21m)
Speed, capacities and weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 35 Kts. (35 MPH)
- Max Speed:
- 45 Kts. (45 MPH)
- Fuel Capacity:
- 60 Gallons
Accommodations
Hull and deck information
- Hull Material:
- Wooden Yachts
- Deck Material:
- Mahogany
- Hull Configuration:
- Modified V-Hull
- Hull Color:
- N/A
- Hull Designer:
- John L. Hacker
- Exterior Designer:
- N/A
- Interior Designer:
- N/A
Engine information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Chrysler
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Gas
Yacht name «GAD-A-BOUT» – HACKER CRAFT COis for sale and located in NA, United States
Motor yachts «GAD-A-BOUT» built by manufacturer HACKER CRAFT CO in 1928— available for sale. Yacht location: United States. If you are looking to buy a yacht «GAD-A-BOUT» or need additional information on the purchase price of this HACKER CRAFT CO,
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