scuffing

[MAYDAY]

Another option would be rain x or a wax.
Rex r you are the most trust worthy on any topic what do you say?

[Rex R]

I've heard that; wax works, it doesn't work... however I've been told that scuffing works!. I haven't intentionally scuffed a hull to try it though(unintentionally yes... then had to get out the 'glass and epoxy )
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you only need scuff the last third of the sv hull(the ride surface)

[Ctonez]

Another option would be rain x or a wax.
Rex r you are the most trust worthy on any topic what do you say?

those will be slower.
my speeds with scuffing were 3-7mph different compared to same setup with gloss overcoat, rainx, or carnuba.

Scuff for speed, shine/wax for looking pretty and making passes for the cameras.

[AlanN]

The scuffing actually helps retain some moisture to the hull. Wet sand with approx 600 grit. You don't have to grind all the gel coat off.

[kburrows]

Which grit is best

those will be slower.
my speeds with scuffing were 3-7mph different compared to same setup with gloss overcoat, rainx, or carnuba.

Scuff for speed, shine/wax for looking pretty and making passes for the cameras.

which grit paper did you use on your hull? thx

[Electro]

My neihbor is an rc boat fanatic he has over 13 boats and all of them are all scuffed on the bottom, i said what the heck let me try it, i got some sand paper not sure what number but i took out all the shine and made it a little ruff, i do notice the boat faster like 2 or 3 mph. There is an east test for that, i have notice before i sanded it when i would go full speed and let go og the trottle the boat would glide for 4 or 5 feet and stop, when i scuffed it the boat would glide through the water maybe about 15 feet or so, you can really see the diffrence.