1949 Hacker Craft Hydroplane Gold Cup Racer 32'

Motor Vehicle

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"MY DARLING" A John Hacker dsign. Built by Andy Marcy and his father. Won the Calvert Trophy Race in Louisville, KY in 1950.

"MY DARLING" A John Hacker dsign. Built by Andy Marcy and his father. Won the Calvert Trophy Race in Louisville, KY in 1950.

Name/Title

1949 Hacker Craft Hydroplane Gold Cup Racer 32'

Entry/Object ID

3.1949.32.RB.127

Description

1949 Hacker Craft Hydroplane Gold Cup Racer 32'

Motor Vehicle Type

Race Boat

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Hacker Craft

Model

32' Hydroplane Gold Cup Race Boat

Manufacture Date

1949

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - My Darling

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Allison V12 1500 HP

Fuel Type

Leaded Gasoline

Engine Position

Inboard

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

U-16

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

32 FT

Provenance

Notes

MY DARLING was a single-step hydroplane but with the propeller amidships, Originally powered by an Allison V-1710,. She finished second in the 1950 APBA Regatta at Keokuk, Iowa, and then won both heats of the Fox Lake, Illinois, event. Also won the Calvert Trophy Race in Louisville, KY in 1950. MY DARLING was the first modern Unlimited hydroplane to attend the Madison Regatta in southern Indiana and took first-place in the 15- mile free-for-all (for classes 7-litre and above) at the 1950 Madison race.

Update Date

June 23, 2026