Disrespecting laminar flow?!? BLASPHEMY!!
I've already commented on the failures of wax. To summarize: wax is hydrophillic, when instead hydrophobic characteristics are far more desirable. This means wax attracts water, hangs onto; with the net effect that it increases drag on the boat.
I'll Paypal money for a six of Newcastle Brown Ale to anyone that can post a reference to a credible, objectively executed drag test that puts to rest the hydrophobic/hydrophilic debate. Preferably with a .edu, .nasa.gov or .navy.mil URL. I have yet to find one.
