Hackercraft

Barry, James P.

ISBN 10: 0760311072 / ISBN 13: 9780760311073

Published by Motorbooks Intl, 2002

About this Item

First Edition. A FINE, as new, bright, clean, tight, collector-worthy copy sans flaws. "Hackercraft" reveals the complete history of the enigmatic man and his innovative and often opulent powerboats." PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in archival black and white and full color photography with accompanying descriptive captions. 128 pages. LBCMA2.

Seller Inventory # 019952

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hackercraft
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760311072
• ISBN 13: 9780760311073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New

About this title

Synopsis

This book tells the story of the enigmatic John Hacker, his innovative designs, and his opulent, well-constructed boats. Hacker was arguably the most significant runabout and power boat designer of the first half of the 20th century. He started Hacker Boat Company in Detroit in 1914 and drafted some of the most successful and popular designs such as the Belle Isle Bear Cat. The company was in its prime, and after opening a satellite location in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Hacker relocated his business, including all 68 employees, to the Mount Clemens location. Despite the horrendous economic impact of the Great Depression, Hacker Boat Company pressed on. John Hacker stayed with the business until 1935 and again moved on. Hacker boats were built until 1961. This book is organized chronologically with John Hacker as the through line, retracing his involvement with each company. The book concentrates on the boats, the drivetrains, and the evolution of powerboat design. It highlights the life and times of John Hacker as well as the key designers and company officers that worked behind the scenes.

Book Description

This book tells the story of the enigmatic John Hacker, who started Hacker Boat Company in Detroit in 1914 and drafted some of the most successful and popular boat designs of all time. This book is organized chronologically,  concentrating on the boats, the drivetrains, and the evolution of powerboat design. It highlights the life and times of John Hacker as well as the key designers that worked behind the scenes.