homan

would a compounded and waxed hull make any noticeable difference in speed maybe 1/2 to 1 mph or is it just for the fish to see themselves better.

Tinkerer

Years ago I used a high silicone wax on the bottom and picked up about 3 mph but it was short lived and was a bugger to put on. It was so slippery that I made the mistake of using it on the deck and you couldn't sit on it without sliding off.

Vyper340

Nope! Wax actually causes and water adhesion condition which slows you down. Just take 1500 grit sand paper and do the contact areas and you will see an increase.

Eternal Warrior

Tinkerboater,

What was that wax you were using and how short lived was it? For 3 mph I might be willing to put it on once a week.

Tinkerer

It was years ago and like I said it was a very high silicone ( WAX ? ) All I know is it worked great.
In later years I used VC- liquid speed but it is now illegal due to the fact that it had freon in it. I still have some and I put it on my outdrives and it does help. Regular was on the bottom of a boat will slow you down.

thunderdan

There are a few of those speed coats out there now, and they guys are correct, a pain to put on. Wax will slow you down.

mrv8outboard

sand ,sand ,sand

Eternal Warrior

Sounds like I'm going to be sanding.

Allan4

They sand racing sailboats, it that tells you anything...

I know you guys hate them, but if anyone knows how to make a hull faster, it is a guy who is racing sailboats

homan

Thanks all