Pacemaker Pre-Classic Models
This is the only "Pre-Classic" page among all the great builders on these pages. Pacemaker was the first to make the leap to fiberglass production. The models on this page are among the first fiberglass boats built, and they hail from primarily the 1960s. Pacemaker would lead the New Jersey builders, and others, into fiberglass construction. Pacemaker named their first fiberglass boats the Alglas line.
Alglas Models
The first fiberglass boats built by C.P. Leek & Sons, were marketed under the brandname "Alglas" and "Alglas by Pacemaker" beginning in about 1967. This continued until about 1971, when the name Pacemaker was used by itself. These early models were probably close copies of wooden models in production at that time. The emphasis was on developing production techniques and skills in the new fiberglass. The cabins, though small, were constructed of wood, as before. The fiberglass change came first in hull construction.
25 Custom Sport Fisherman
1967-1972. The 25 Alglas may have been the first fiberglass boat produced by Pacemaker. It was produced as an open express model and with a cabin and flybridge. The hull was simple, probably copied from previous wood hulls, and it included rounded bilges and a simple bow. These boats rolled and were known to be quite wet. There may not have been too many produced but some survive to this day and are in regular use. Engines were Chrysler and Pacer gas of 210-250 HP producing speeds of 19-27 kts.
26 Sprint
1967-1971. The 26 Alglas was produced in a number of models, the express or open, which they began calling the "Sprint" in 1970, was perhaps the most popular. This model also had the rounded bilges that were carried over from the wooden boat days. They had a keel ending just ahead of the single prop, and a quite shallow bottom. The cockpit was a good size for this size boat and made for a good bay fishing boat. Many are still in use or available for purchase.
31 Sport Fisherman
1969-1971. The 31 Alglas was offered in 4 model configurations: Express Cruiser, Sedan, Sport Fisherman with a lower helm, and a flybridge Sport Fisherman with no lower helm. It had a low profile for a flybridge model, with a short cabin and low flybridge. The cockpit was large for the boat. Yet the cabin provided ample room. The hull was of an early design and likely had rounded bilges. This may be one reason the overall profile was kept low - so that the center of gravity would not get too high and create excess rocking. Power was provided by gas engines from Chrysler and Pacer of 210-250 HP, or diesel engines from Crusader! Cruise is 15-22 kts., with top speed of 21-28 kts.
33 Sport Fisherman
1971-1972. The relatively rare 33 Alglas was offered in 4 model configurations: an Express Cruiser, a Sedan, a Sedan Sport Fisherman, and the most popular Sport Fisherman, a flybridge design. The cabin was extended rear-ward leaving a small cockpit, and the flybridge was set back on the cabin top. The foredeck had a raised cabin indicating good headroom inside. Power was provided by twin Chrysler or Pacer gas inboards of 210-250 HP or diesels from Crusader. All models cruised at 19-21 kts., and topped at 21-26 kts.