Duke Kahanamoku’s boat, which was delivered to him in January 1966 and was his pride and joy during the last years of his life, is available for sale for the first time since 1970.

The Nadu K-2, named for Nadine and Duke Kahanamoku, was part of Duke’s estate and was sold after he died in 1968. My father bought it in 1970, and it has provided decades of fishing fun.

The boat comes with original documentation showing its original delivery to Duke, a handwritten log of the boat’s use prior to Duke’s death, and other memorabilia.

For someone with a sense of history and a love of boating, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

This ad has been running this month in a local publication. It is offered through Pacific Boats and Yachts, a Kona-based boat dealer. Of course, inquiries can be sent to me as well (ian@ilind.net).