Hobie Serial No. 29 413, Tandem Model
Shaper
Hobie Surfboards
Donor
Ocean Institute
Date1965
MediumFoam & Balsa
DimensionsBoard: 11 ft., 23 1/2 x 4 1/4 in., 45 lb. (335.3 x 59.7 x 10.8 cm, 20.4 kg)
Nose: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Tail: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Nose: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Tail: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
ClassificationsSurfboards
Object numberS.9
DescriptionIn reference to this board, Hobie stated, "It wasn't the prettiest board out there, it just worked." 3 riders won Makaha World Championships on the board: Hobie, Rabbit Kekai (a famous Hawaii beach boy), and Bob Moore (a former Hobie employee). This board is a foam, tandem model with a 4” balsa stringer, black pinstripe and Honolulu Hobie logo. It is serial No. 29 413.On View
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