Hull bottom paint texture.

[psatushek]

While looking at a RIB for sale today I noticed that the paint on the bottom of the hull was lightly textured. Is this okay, or should the finish be smooth instead?

[steco1958]

I think your looking at the Anti-Foul paint.

New the rib hull is smooth, it is painted with anti-foul if your leaving it in the water for extended lengths of time to stop the growth of algae.

[ribraff]

Also, it may have been flowcoates or just painted, it might be worth having a look for any damage showing through.