does any one know where I can buy a after market deep tutle foil box google let me down and the local shop says they don't exist and no shop I spoke to has any or can get me one to fix an old board to foil on.. new foil; board just too much $$$$

Hi Mick,

Murray ordered from these guys recently:
www.seatexboards.com/product-category/foil-box/
Shipping is pretty expensive but he's happy with the result.

I bought one of these from the US - its a bit narrower.
www.kingspaddlesports.com/collections/accessories/products/deep-tuttle-box

Depending on the board you're thinking of using, might be cheaper to buy another old formula board rather than retrofitting.

www.jshapes.com/collections/accessories/products/deep-total-box

Try, James at Carbon Art in NZ.