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M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Wed, Jul 28, 2004 7:57 PM "Was the Pontchartrain Beach-Comber the same as the Bali Ha'i at the Beach?" Same location. I believe it was called the Beachcomber for the first year of its operation. Don't hold me to it, but I am thinking it was late 1950's (1959?). Thereafter, it was Bali Hai. Have always considered it a more scarce (obvioulsy) and better version of the mug. The Bali Hai's I have seen/own are a bit bigger and have that matte paint. I have seen many Bob knock-offs all of which were more than likely made as home hobbyist projects/amateur class stuff. Some are pretty interesting.

"Was the Pontchartrain Beach-Comber the same as the Bali Ha'i at the Beach?"

Same location. I believe it was called the Beachcomber for the first year of its operation. Don't hold me to it, but I am thinking it was late 1950's (1959?). Thereafter, it was Bali Hai.

Have always considered it a more scarce (obvioulsy) and better version of the mug. The Bali Hai's I have seen/own are a bit bigger and have that matte paint.

I have seen many Bob knock-offs all of which were more than likely made as home hobbyist projects/amateur class stuff. Some are pretty interesting.

Post #104809 by midnite on Wed, Jul 28, 2004 7:57 PM