Jim Dunlop

Jim started surfing in 1966 at Barbers Point, Oahu—later relocating to the east coast as the “shortboard revolution” was in full swing. As a kid in Virginia Beach during the early ’70s, he stripped old boards, re-shaped them, and was hooked. He’s  been building surfboards for over 40 years.search engine optimization At his Jacksonville Beach factory, Jim shapes, paints, glasses, and sands every surfboard by hand in-house. Low quantity—high quality, with a craftsman’s attention to detail.
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For a full list of board models, just Google "Surfboards".

Models? We don’t need no stinkin’ models.  Jim handcrafts each surfboard to fit your specific requirements. From high-performance shortboards, to fish, funshapes, and longboards—if you can ride a wave on it, Jim’s already built thousands of ’em.

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5’9” for Barry

Mar 17

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5’9” for Barry

I’ll be back building your next favorite board in about 6 to 8 weeks…
please bear with me

Dec 17

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I’ll be back building your next favorite board in about 6 to 8 weeks… please bear with me

5’5” for Dave..old school hand drawn logo from 1987.. full Rick Griffin rip off.. if you’re gonna steal.. do it from the best.. and do it well, ...

Nov 6

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5’5” for Dave..old school hand drawn logo from 1987.. full Rick Griffin rip off.. if you’re gonna steal.. do it from the best.. and do it well, hand drawn..pen and ink

All clears..6’0 to 9’4

Oct 18

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All clears..6’0 to 9’4

6’6 single fin egg for Levi.. the cool logos were provided by him, just like his previous boards

Jul 30

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6’6 single fin egg for Levi.. the cool logos were provided by him, just like his previous boards

sanding day… swallows, wings, and fishy things

Jul 19

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sanding day… swallows, wings, and fishy things

Pudgy 7’4 single for my old friend Chuck …
Appropriate color for the upcoming Independence Day observance

Jun 30

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Pudgy 7’4 single for my old friend Chuck … Appropriate color for the upcoming Independence Day observance

My buddy Javier asked me to hold his new 6’10 four channel while he made room in his truck’s cab to take it home

Jun 6

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My buddy Javier asked me to hold his new 6’10 four channel while he made room in his truck’s cab to take it home

May 28

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5’8” for Rebecca

Oct 25

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5’8” for Rebecca

Fresh quiver for Wes..
5’3-5’5-5’8

Sep 18

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Fresh quiver for Wes.. 5’3-5’5-5’8

Fresh 7’10” for longtime neighbor JR

Sep 6

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Fresh 7’10” for longtime neighbor JR

5’3 fish for Susie

Jun 30

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5’3 fish for Susie

6’0 bonzer bottom twin for John

Jun 2

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6’0 bonzer bottom twin for John

70’s airbrushes live on..
5’8 kneeboard for Jack

May 22

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70’s airbrushes live on.. 5’8 kneeboard for Jack

9’6 x 24 1/4” for my friend Ray

May 5

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9’6 x 24 1/4” for my friend Ray

Hotwire headquarters

Apr 13

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Hotwire headquarters

5’4” for Timmy

Apr 12

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5’4” for Timmy

Freshly hotcoated 9’6 for Jack

Dec 16

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Freshly hotcoated 9’6 for Jack

6’2 eps/epoxy twin plus trailer for Jeremy

Dec 5

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6’2 eps/epoxy twin plus trailer for Jeremy

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Shortboards

$495

starting price

Let's Rip

Fish & Funshapes

$505

starting price

Let's Carve

Longboards

$620

starting price

Let's Cruise
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    936 Shetter Ave.
    Jacksonville Beach
    Florida USA 32250

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    9am–4pm
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    904.463.7228