Channin Surfboard 1974

I bought this board a while back and I just wanted some opinons on its condtion and what I should do with it, because it looks like a fun board to ride, but others have told me leave it alone…

The only markings are on the towards that tail of the board on the deck near the stringer “3351 - 74’” (only markings) The height is not given but its arround 6-3 If I had to guess. and its pretty thick.

It is damaged; nose some on the rails and bottom of the board, and deck has a couple of minor dings. 

 

My main questions should I repair it and ride it or should I just keep it out of the water, because it is a classic. If I were to repair it I would do the dings I could and get someone else to fix the fin box. but this is a longshot

What is this board worth?? I message Channinsurfboards.com they suprisingly emailed me back very quickly. They told me they hoped I kept it out of the water (which I have). So what is your insight or thoughts on this board/situation.

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Keep it out of the water until it’s properly repaired. Then ride it!
What’s wrong with the fin box? You do not say, nor do I see a photo of same.