Is a sportmaster lower, just bare...no paint?
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Yes, and is relatively a "rough" surface. Flat polished or painted surfaces chase water stiction which increases drag and causes turbulence in the water before it reaches the prop.
Many think a high gloss surface would reduce drag, but when dealing with hydrodynamics it is the opposite. Races teams are known to sand the hull surfaces that are in contact with the water.
Many think a high gloss surface would reduce drag, but when dealing with hydrodynamics it is the opposite. Races teams are known to sand the hull surfaces that are in contact with the water.
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Like I said, paint is convenient for most. And I don't know if it is better for a drive at any speed, I think higher speeds is where it comes in to play.
No harm in going bare, even if you don't benefit from it. I actually prefer the bare look on the lowers. I can tell you removing paint from a bravo drive is no easy task, it's on there!
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I doubt you would be able to measure the difference. Maybe slight + speed at 100 MPH? You would probably get more speed if you took out the ice chest out or got a skinny girl friend....no nice a_ _ like the above avatar!
Last edited by BenPerfected; 04-09-2014 at 09:16 PM.