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At 01:01 PM 8/4/2007, Keith wrote:
>I don't know if it applies to the marine world, but here goes
>...snip...
>It turned out that a very slight matte finish is actually slicker
>than a mirror smooth finish,
>because of the physical nature of the finish.
>
>Maybe a hint for the next America's cup?
...snip...
When I was a third my present age, we used to haul friend's sailboat,
finish the bottom with as smooth a high gloss finish as possible,
then sand it with about 800 grit paper to give it a slightly rough
finish, then quickly back in the water. Boat went faster -- usually
won the race.
Bill
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