Phil Edwards Hobie. What Year?

Not sure what year Phil Edwards this is.  Stange shape, has a nose block, #172[img_assist|nid=1075081|title=Hobie - Phil Edwards #172|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=75|height=100]

Show more pics. Lam close up 

Fin close up.

Is it a glass on or box?

Does it have the foil Edwards lam?

What indicates it as an Edwards?

 

Looking at the larger pic, I see a leash loop hole in the deck. Does it look original, or done after the fact? If it’s original to the board I would guess 1990s.

And, since you mentioned it, why not a pic of the nose block, too?

 

Clearly has a box.    Note the leash attachment.     A later model, for sure.      Stringers are waaaayyy thinner than the original model, which was 3/4th inch center and 1/4th inch offsets.     

Now that you mention it… Gotta have a box with that leash attachment (Duh).

 

Good info to know, thanks!   I knew it was a newer model because of the fin box, just wasnt sure if they were building these in the '70’s.  Guess it’s just a '90’s era board.  Real fun board, rides well.