Flapper is a clever little runabout of medium size and power. Although the
plans for this boat were developed by Sandy Point Boat Works, the actual
design credit goes to the greatest runabout designer of all time; Mr. John
Hacker. Mr. Hacker, founder of Hacker Craft boats is world renown and his
used boats even today sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of
dollars. In the early part of the 1900's, Mr. Hacker published lines of some of
his best designs. One of those designs is Flapper.
plans for this boat were developed by Sandy Point Boat Works, the actual
design credit goes to the greatest runabout designer of all time; Mr. John
Hacker. Mr. Hacker, founder of Hacker Craft boats is world renown and his
used boats even today sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of
dollars. In the early part of the 1900's, Mr. Hacker published lines of some of
his best designs. One of those designs is Flapper.
single cockpit with seating for 5 or 6
if the front seats are changed from
single to bench. The engine is
forward of the skipper and the roomy
cockpit makes for an enjoyable and
social day out with friends.
Construction is standard plank on
frame and the creative builder could
substitute Marine plywood if they
chose.
There is nothing particularly tricky
about the building of this boat and it
comes with the designers complete
set of building notes. All the
information is there to build a very
traditional runabout. We have also
added a significant amount of
building details using modern
composites and adhesives .
about the building of this boat and it
comes with the designers complete
set of building notes. All the
information is there to build a very
traditional runabout. We have also
added a significant amount of
building details using modern
composites and adhesives .
| Boat specifications LOA = 18' Beam = 5' 2" Power = 4 cylinder inboard or larger |
I have put together the Epoxy kit that I use during the building of these boats and have made them
the hardeners and LV resin. Choose the right kit for your working environment.
the hardeners and LV resin. Choose the right kit for your working environment.