1930 Hacker-Craft 26 Dolphin

This 1930 Hacker-Craft 26 Dolphin is a classic wooden runabout built by one of America's pioneering motorboat manufacturers. The 26-foot hull, designed by John L. Hacker himself, represents early innovation in recreational boating and reflects the company's reputation for quality construction and performance-oriented design.

The boat has undergone a comprehensive West System rebuild of its wooden structure and has been repowered with a Crusader 6.0 MPI gasoline engine. The restoration was completed by Tom Murtaugh of Cedarville, Michigan, a recognized expert in classic boat restoration. The boat was originally built for the then-owner of Hacker-Craft and has been maintained in fresh water.

The 26-foot length and 7-foot beam make it an agile, nimble craft suited to the classic era's boating style. With its recent rebuild and repower, the boat combines the character and heritage of 1930s wooden boat construction with updated mechanical systems for reliability and operation.