Lots of threads discuss the surface condition of hulls, and how to make them fastest. But, many cats have stickers or graphics on hulls, usually near bow. And, many hull shapes are fastest when part of, or most of the bow, is submerged (e.g. to get transom out of water).
So, does anyone think these graphics, or at least the disturbed water flow on the front edge of them, affect the boat speed?
Or does the psychological advantage of having a "cool boat" outweigh any reduction in speed?