I’m interested to know what this board is worth, so far I have found out it was originally made in Ocean Beach, CA by a Mr Jim Hennessey, the board measures 7’ 2’’ x 19.5’
http://stokednboard.surfingheritage.org/pdf/Downing_Hennessy.pdf
Anything else anyone knows about this board, or style of board would be great!!
I can take/post more pics if requested
Thanks, Ryan
One of the THREE H’s of OB…Hennesy Hanley Holly…Back in the wild daze
Now I know that The Mothership was chipping more boards then Just Mike Hynson Boards. The rumor is that Mike was the resident Agent in place.
Another Ambrose classic!!!
there is a reward for this board
it has the lost secret gold computer chip
from the mother ship that landed
in O.B.to pick up spaceman.
Priceless to the right e.t. tech.
lock the door on the storeroom
and beware of grey complexion strangers
that show up at your door
in the early morning or at around dusk.
don’t believe anyone
if they say I sent them.
…ambrose…
That board might be tough to learn on, though given enough effort, it would be possible. I would recommend a 9-10’ longboard to learn on.
That’s what I’ve found would be easiest.
But I was all set to sell the board and get a mountain bike, which I already have the kids seat and helmet for my son, so I may keep this board and get another and a bike… never ends…
Thanks for the info, and it all makes sence to me, I’m from the midwest and a friend gave me the board a couple years ago.
You are correct about the leash going through the fin.
But the more I’ve been searching for info on this board and it’s shaper, the more interested I am getting to learn to surf, even though I might be a bit heavy (200lbs) to learn on this board and I’m not a very strong swimmer, but I’m getting hooked before I even try it…
That is a nice looking board. For collectability, condition is very important. As far as value, the only true answer is that it is worth whatever you can get someone to pay for it. In general, well-known brands and shapers are more collectible, as people know of them and seek them out. Also, colorful, interesting to look at boards are generally more desirable. Your board, although very nice, isn’t a highly sought after brand or have anything I can see that would make it especially desirable. If you were to sell it, the most likely buyer would be someone looking for something different to surf. On craigslist in San Diego, that board would probably sell for $100-$200. Maybe someday the collectible board market will pick up. Keep it in good shape and enjoy it, and it might be worth something.
As an aside, it looks like your leash may be attached to a hole drilled in the fin, which is common for boards made before the leash cup was popular. One problem with this is that it tends to stress the fin box, causing cracking and water intrusion. If so, keep an eye on this issue.
Nice Clint Carey referrence, Ambrose. I loved the Spaceman…