That's a Hickman Sea Sled, I believe the first of the designs were in the early 1920's. The boat in the picture appears to be somewhat later, probably 1930's.
It's rumored that Dick Fisher of Boston Whaler fame wanted to build the first 13 footer as a sea sled design. He ended up altering the bottom design somewhat due to the being unable to to negotiate a licensing agreement with Hickman. If you look at one of the older classic 13's from the front, you can see the influence.
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