This is a rare 1948 22-foot Hacker-Craft Triple Cockpit Runabout. The specs of the boat include a beam of seven-feet, 23-inch draft, 34-inch freeboard and abundant seating for eight. This exquisite restoration has just been completed and “Misbehavin” has been in the water twice for about two hours total in the last 30 days.

The thorough refurbishing takes her back to virtually new condition as all deck, side and bottom 1/2-inch mahogany planks have been replaced, along with new inner bottom Lloyds 1/4-inch plywood with 3M 5200 layer in between. You will also find all new white oak frames, keel and stem, while the stringers are original. The deck and sides have 18 coats of varnish, the bottom has three coats of two-part Interlux epoxy paint. The two-tone stained deck is presented as originally delivered. All fasteners are replaced with silicon bronze screws and bolts.

The 1954 Chrysler Marine Hemi M45S Right Turn engine has been totally rebuilt increasing horsepower to 300-plus. It has the original-to-this-engine hydraulic transmission, with the original-to-the-boat column-shifter. All original brass hardware has been replated except for replacement top rub rail.

The interior deep cushion seats and cushions have new marine foam and black leather. The steering wheel is a replacement 1930s Cadillac banjo with Cherry wood (the original steering wheel also goes to the new owner). The gauges are new old stock Stewart Warner. The dash cluster is original and replated with original brass insert polished and machined turned and varnished. The flooring planks are 1/2-inch varnished mahogany, as are the two dashes. Over 3,000 hours has been applied to this restoration. Of course this includes all new wiring, bilge pump, blower and HD Marine battery. The boat also comes with a new custom tandem Roadrunner trailer with disc brakes, alloy wheels (including the spare) and LED lights.

She is christened Misbehavin and was shown last month at Keels & Wheels in Keman, Texas where she won best in class, and at the Ft. Worth Boat Club where she won best in show and best in class.

John Hacker was the early genius boat designer of this deep vee concave hull type that gives this boat a wonderful flat ride even in rougher water and on big lakes or even offshore boating. In period, this boat sold for $4,400 when cars sold for little over $1,000, so you can certainly consider that it was the Rolls-Royce of boats for her time. Today, these are reported to be one of the most sought after classic wooden boats of all time. New Hackers can still be bought, but have a long waiting period and cost over $100,000 today. “Misbehavin” is ready for this summer and many more summers of enjoyment.