Michael Daly wrote:


Research on texturing the hulls of sailboats has found that there
is no advantage unless the vessel is sailed on a single tack
with specific conditions. What makes the hull fast in one
configuration doesn't work in another.


I imagine there are an infinite variety of textures that can be
utilized, micro divots and scallops, directional alignment, etc. I can
imagine "smart finishes" where texture changes to accommodate changes
in pressure and flows.





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