Maui Boards for Sale

Time to thin the herd–I have way too many boards in my garage. I really need to get rid of a couple more, but even these two are hard to let go of.

JL 11X30 all arounder. I consider this the very best board to learn on, and a fine board for beginner/intermediate surfers. The soft rails make the tail slide nicely, which helps people that aren’t turning hard on the rails yet. This board is in fine shape, a few paddle dings that I have touched up, includes the new style Jimmy Lewis pad with raised tail and edges for easy control. Two fins–the huge JL fin which give maximum stability and is good for nose riding, and a smaller Island Fin Design flexi that’s about 10.5″. This is still my go-to board on days when my confidence is not high. When I got back to Maui this year my first five surfing days were on my JL 11er. I had to leave it home to not use it and move to a more demanding board. I need to stop relying on this comfortable crutch so off it goes for $900.

I’m going to miss this guy, but it’s time to move on

both fins are included

Ku Nalu Hollow Epoxy 12’2″ X 26″ by Sandwich Island Composites.  One of the original SUP boards, and the first SUP board i bought. This board is in cherry shape, a few minor scratches and a repaired ding (repaired and repainted by S.I.C. aka the Ding King). This board is famously fast and surfs very well. It’s not great for beginners because its pretty tippy, though if you master the Ku Nalu you can balance on anything. When I had this built I had Mark include a mast track which was then routed with fingerholes to act as a carry handle. Works great and you can still attach a sail. That’s a good thing, the Ku Nalu is one of the best wavesailing boards around. S.I.C. is still selling Ku Nalus to people who appreciate it’s excellent speed and fine surfing ability. I’d keep it for downwinders but I have a race board on the way. No room in the garage, so off it goes for $700.



I’m also selling one of my two motorcycles. A 2000 Yamaha XT350 with 1650 miles on it–barely broken in and well maintained (I used to be a motorcycle mechanic). 75 MPG and carries two. Pretty practical transportation in Maui as long as the tourists don’t kill you. I’ve decided keeping an extra bike here for friends is a bad idea. Maui is no place for novice riders. If you are one please don’t buy my bike, I don’t want you on my conscience. $4300.

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2 comments

  1. stoneaxe

    Damn Bill…I didn’t think I’d ever see you sell either of those boards. Sad to see them go.

  2. PonoBill

    It’s hard to sell them, but I can’t walk through the garage–besides all the other stuff I have eight boards, and I have a 19 foot race board on the way. I’m also going to get rid of a motorcycle, two kayaks (not the adventure islands–ones i bought before them) and perhaps one more board.

    The one that really hurts is the JL11. But I HAVE to get rid of it. Every time the conditions are challenging or I’m a little nervous I use that board, because I know I’ll be OK on it. I’ll never learn to turn on the rails if I keep doing that. It’s like taking my old skis along and skidding on the tails instead of dealing with shaped skis and learning to carve.

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