Stamped hull number - what year?

Hello, I just acquired an older H14 and am looking forward to sailing it solo this summer. The hull number is an old one stamped into the pylon - 3701

Is there any way to get the year of the boat from this number? The sail pattern looks consistent with 1970-1972, white with a single blue panel near the top.

Also, after cleaning up the blocks, the sheaves look like they are wooden. Is that a real thing?

Thanks for the help!

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Steve
2017 Hobie 16 "Cayman" sails 114795
1985 & 1973? Hobie 14 "Sea & Ski"

Pre-1973 is as close as I can get. Yes, the old blocks had side cheeks that were not metal.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Awesome, thanks Matt!

It's an old one, for sure.

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Steve
2017 Hobie 16 "Cayman" sails 114795
1985 & 1973? Hobie 14 "Sea & Ski"