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I came across a 1973 Hobie 14 with what appear to be original sails in nice shape (for 40 years old) but was surprised to see a factory patch that said McKibbin McK Sails instead of Hobie Sails.
I have a vague memory that in the early days Hobie used other lofts before taking sail production in house. Can anyone verify?
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Damon Linkous
Posted : April 22, 2012 12:18 pm
I have also noticed this before on two sets of old sails. So if not factory, they were at least very popular replacements.
AJ Sawyer
Posted : April 22, 2012 1:09 pm
All early Hobie sails were McKibbin--don't know when change occurred. Pete
prindle pete
Posted : April 22, 2012 2:34 pm