6'6" Channel Islands Fish

Dimensions: 6’6”x22”x2.75” & ~45L

This is a BIG FISH!

Watertight, all previous dings professionally repaired.

$350 or potentially trade for similar, but shorter groveler.

About the board:

The Channel Islands Fish 6'6" x 22" x 2.75" is a high-performance twin-keel shape designed by Al Merrick. It serves as a high-volume, easy-paddling groveler or cruiser for waves ranging from ankle-high to overhead.

Board Highlights

- Outline: Features a traditional wide fish outline with a deep swallow tail, giving you tons of down-the-line speed and drive in weaker conditions.

- Bottom & Rails: Combines classic fish DNA with modern performance characteristics—featuring a flat deck, full "boxy" rails for maintaining speed, and a bottom contour that zips through flat sections.

- Fin Setup: Paired with a twin keel setup- Channel Islands Keel Fins for proper rake and flat inside foils.

- Construction: Standard PU/PE.

Volume & Sizing Context

This 6'6" variant at 22" wide and 2.75" thick puts the volume in the neighborhood of 43 to 45 liters. This makes it an incredibly floaty, forgiving board that excels at catching waves effortlessly while still maintaining maneuverability.