Spray on. Seriously???

[Fishin-N-Wishin]

Golf Balls have dimples for a reason. The dimples actually reduce drag. I read a lengthly article on this very subject a couple years ago in a trade mag. There was extensive testing and the conclusion was that the orange peel surface (which was achieved by rolling) produced less drag than a smooth surface. The author used the golf ball as an example. I have never seen bottom paint sprayed on and would think it would have to be thinned way down to be sprayed thus making it less effective. $.02

My understanding as well. Many sports who battle wind drag or any drag co-efficient found that a slightly dimpled or in the case of water resistance a "rough" surface was more efficient.
Not to stray from the point though and there is a lot of waste rolling paint for sure!

[Balkster]

My understanding as well. Many sports who battle wind drag or any drag co-efficient found that a slightly dimpled or in the case of water resistance a "rough" surface was more efficient.
Not to stray from the point though and there is a lot of waste rolling paint for sure!

I remember a while ago Walt Johnson of the J&T had a couple guys wet sanding up to 800 paper followed by polishing the entire hull bottom of his 61 Buddy boat to gain 3 to 4 knots. "The need for speed"