Maddlad said..mark62 said..
If the hull is rough, damaged or badly worn, sanding with 1200 grit wet n dry will improve speeds. Just be sure to follow the existing shape/contours.
if you are just looking to sand out any imperfections, I'd be pre-checking things with a decent spirit level to see if it actually needs doing. It's really only worth sanding the section of the board which touches the water, front footstrap to the tail.
Thanks for your input mate. No the board itself is perfect as far as the bottom surface goes. I was just told it would make it quicker, but I didn't want to ruin the board in any way shape or form.
Ah ok, if you lightly wet n dry it with 1200 grit, you won't go through the original paint. Done carefully, it'll have a slight shine so it won't spoil the finish . Just be sure not to apply to much pressure when sanding, Most manufacturers use 1200 grit to finish off the surface. I started to wet n dry my boards I paid they start to feel a bit rough (scratches from coming in and out of board with sand particles inside the bag). Takes about 15 minutes and the finish does feel better. After sanding, run a hose over the area and if if sheets off evenly, it correct.
