Hackercraft - Softcover

Barry, James P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760336326 ISBN 13: 9780760336328

Publisher: Voyageur Press, 2009

Synopsis

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.

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: Voyageur Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0760336326
• ISBN 13: 9780760336328
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128