{"product_id":"teaser-40-ft-custom-built-boat","title":"Teaser 40 Ft. Custom Built Boat","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eThe Teaser 40’ is a 40-foot classic sweepstakes runabout that combines Prohibition-era performance with timeless mahogany craftsmanship. Originally designed in 1924 by George Crouch, the naval architect behind the Baby Bootlegger, this model reflects the golden age of high-speed American wooden powerboats with its long, narrow profile and triple-cockpit layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eThe original design features closely spaced steam-bent frames (every 6 inches) and a mahogany-planked hull built for strength and speed. The structure includes 29 frames, 15 floor timbers, and main longitudinal stringers measuring 8 in × 1¼ in, spaced to accommodate standard MerCruiser installations. Frame members (3 in × ¾ in) are precision-cut to support chine battens, deck battens, and hull planking while preserving the integrity of the historic plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eEach Teaser 40’ replica is handcrafted in our workshop using Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and advanced marine epoxy systems. Built with traditional plank-on-frame construction and reinforced with modern materials, the hull delivers smooth water entry, excellent stability, and reliable high-speed handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eThe spacious triple-cockpit layout is fully customizable, including seating, storage, dashboard detailing, and chrome or brass hardware. Every build is tailored for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a historically significant wooden speedboat with modern durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eBasic Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eLength Overall (LOA): 40 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eBeam: 7 ft 8 in (approximately 92 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Structural Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e29 frames and 15 floor timbers (¾ in to 1½ in thickness)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eMahogany plank hull construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e8 in × 1¼ in main stringers for MerCruiser engine compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eClassic triple-cockpit sweepstakes configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eDesigner: George Crouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eStyle: 1920s sweepstakes high-performance wooden runabout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eConstruction: Traditional plank-on-frame with steam-bent frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eEvery wooden boat we build is crafted from authentic classic boat plans, with full credit to the original designer. Each commission is built to order, available as a full-size vessel or detailed scale model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eContact us today to discuss your custom Teaser 40’ replica build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003ePrice starts at $75,000 for the wooden hull only (motor, hardware, and shipping not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eThe Teaser 40’ represents the spirit of early American high-speed boating, when performance and craftsmanship defined elite offshore runabouts. Its elongated hull and triple-cockpit layout provided speed, balance, and passenger comfort, making it suitable for racing, leisure cruising, and social outings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"3016\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, modern replicas preserve its distinctive sweepstakes silhouette and mahogany construction while incorporating updated reinforcement techniques, honoring the legacy of one of the most striking wooden speedboat designs of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Boat USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47782253265135,"sku":"K252","price":76100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/3437\/7711\/files\/k252-teaser-40-ft-custom-built-boat-l01.jpg?v=1771839399","url":"https:\/\/woodenboatusa.com\/products\/teaser-40-ft-custom-built-boat","provider":"Woodenboatusa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}