Hackercraft - Hardcover

Berry, James P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760311072 ISBN 13: 9780760311073

Publisher: Motorbooks International, 2002

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.

About this title

Synopsis:

This book is the full story of John Hacker, who started the Hacker boat company in Detroit in 1914, and drafted some of the most popular and successful boat designs of all time. With a chronological history of both the man and his company, this book concentrates on the boats, drivetrains, and evolution of the powerboat design. It highlights the life of John Hacker, and features the key designers that worked behind the scenes to make Hackercraft the most successful powerboat company in the world.

About the Author:

James P. Barry is a prolific historian and author of more than a dozen books and myriad magazine articles. A veteran of World War II, he is also a member of several maritime and classic boat historical societies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0760311072
• ISBN 13: 9780760311073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128