{"product_id":"hacker-craft-evangeline-special-33-foot-runabout-1924-custom-built-replica-boat","title":"Hacker Craft Evangeline Special 33 foot runabout 1924 Custom Built Replica Boat","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"124\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eThe Hacker Eva Special 33' is an exceptional American wooden runabout that captures the grace and sophistication of early twentieth-century powerboat design. Recognized for its long, flowing lines and well-proportioned form, this remarkable vessel reflects a time when craftsmanship, luxury, and smooth performance were harmoniously combined to create boats of enduring distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eEach Hacker Eva Special 33' is handcrafted in our workshop using select materials including Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and U.S.-made Hexcel fiberglass finished with System Three marine spar varnish. Built with the traditional plank-on-frame method, every project takes about 4–5 months to complete with meticulous attention to detail. Clients can fully customize their order by selecting preferred wood types, finishes, deck configurations, interior details, and personalized features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eThe Eva Special 33' features a sleek and balanced hull designed for confident cruising on lakes and calm coastal waters. Its polished decks, elegant fittings, and precisely crafted details highlight the artistry behind each build. Every plank and curve preserves the timeless silhouette and refined character that define this classic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eBasic Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003eLength Overall (LOA): 33 ft (≈ 396 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003eBeam (Width): 8 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003eDraft: 18–24 in, depending on load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Hull\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003eOriginal Builder: Hacker Boat Company, Detroit — one-off custom commission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eDesigner: Naval architect John L. Hacker, renowned for pioneering early planing hulls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eConstruction: Traditional mahogany hull featuring the signature Hacker runabout form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003eCockpit \/ Layout: Twin or triple cockpit arrangement typical of luxury runabouts of the era, designed for private leisure use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eOriginal Engine: Ford-built Capitol Liberty V-12 aircraft engine (World War I Liberty type), 1,650 cu. in., approximately 450 hp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003ePerformance: Historically recorded top speed of around 49 mph, exceptionally fast for a wooden runabout of the 1920s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Displacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eEstimated Displacement: 6,000–8,000+ lb (≈ 2,722–3,628+ kg), depending on engine configuration, consistent with large single-engine wooden runabouts of the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2406\"\u003eBuilt For: Henry Ford, as one of eight custom Hacker runabout hulls ordered for Ford family use in the early 1920s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003eName \u0026amp; Dedication: Named \u003cem data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003eEvangeline\u003c\/em\u003e after Evangeline Cote Dahlinger, a close associate of Henry Ford; this is the only surviving example of its type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2949\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003eEvery wooden boat we create is based on authentic classic plans, with full acknowledgment to the original designers. For each commission, we acquire the correct plans and construct the boat to order—available as both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2951\"\u003eContact us to bring your Hacker Eva Special 33' to life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3193\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eNote: This deposit is non-refundable and will be credited toward your order. Prices start at $75,000 and apply to the wooden hull only (motor, hardware, and shipping not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3208\" data-start=\"3195\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3476\" data-start=\"3210\"\u003eLaunched in 1924, the Hacker Eva Special 33' represents a refined chapter in American boatbuilding history. Developed during the golden age of wooden runabouts, it was created in an era when speed, craftsmanship, and elegance defined the height of nautical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3794\" data-start=\"3478\"\u003eWith its long, low profile and beautifully contoured hull, the Eva Special 33' delivers effortless performance and timeless aesthetic appeal. Its construction embodies the renowned quality of Hacker Craft, where precision joinery and carefully chosen woods combine to produce strength, balance, and visual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4103\" data-start=\"3796\"\u003eDuring the 1920s, vessels like the Eva Special 33' became prized symbols of luxury and innovation, favored by discerning owners who sought comfort and distinction on the water. The boat’s refined engineering and classic proportions made it ideal for leisure cruising on lakes and protected coastal waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"4398\" data-start=\"4105\"\u003eToday, the Hacker Eva Special 33' endures as a rare and celebrated icon of American maritime heritage. 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