The F18 class has recently outlawed the use of these kind of polishing materials.
"waxing and polishing of the hull is permitted providing that the intention and the effect is to polish the hull only. Any work intended or any other material added with the effect of improving performance beyond the original is prohibited".
Is there an "original" wax specification? How do you test for breaking the rule?
It seems to me that with a coating life of maybe 12 months this is not a sacrificial coating as used in the AC in the past, but an easily applied (fast) and durable wax system. Would a 2k polyurethane paint system be breaking the rule with it being harder and more durable than polyester gelcoat? Is the rule worded as quoted above? If so, how is it measured and enforced?
Cheshirecatman
