We are offering to apply a new coating on to someones PWC in return for carrying out speed trials. I'm not able to go into too much detail about the product, however the coating can be removed by pressure washing and it doesn't cause any harm to gel coat.
The product and it's application is worth about £200 and we expect a significant speed increase and therefore a fuel saving. The coating should last a season. The product has been used before on boats and there are reports of speed increases of approximately 10-15%.
Ideally the candidate should be based in or near The Solent (and the PWC should have no coating such as antifoul on the bottom). The process should be completed within one day (speed trial in the morning, application, drying time and the speed trial in the afternoon)
The product has been used before on boats and there are reports of speed increases of approximately 10-15%.
I'll be gobsmacked if those sort of speed increases are achieved. Dinghy sailors play with hull surfaces often lightly sanding them with fine wet and dry. A 1% improvment could make a signicant difference in dinghy racing. Not sure how 10-15% can be gained without adding HP or other serious mods.
It's very interesting. I am really excited about this one. I had hoped for some flat water and dry weather for today but no such luck. Hopefully we will conduct some speed trials next week. I am not sure what to expect but even 5% at 50mph ish will make me happy!
