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Hobie 14 Class Sails by McKibbin?

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T Martin
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[#2849]

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?


 
Posted : April 22, 2012 12:18 pm
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I have also noticed this before on two sets of old sails. So if not factory, they were at least very popular replacements.


 
Posted : April 22, 2012 1:09 pm
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All early Hobie sails were McKibbin--don't know when change occurred. Pete


 
Posted : April 22, 2012 2:34 pm
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