Hull Fairing combines actual blueprinting of hull (click here for larger views) with optimization of the hull. This combination produces speed gains for that straight line speed needed or the extra edge for those tense moments after the start, "when it's roll or be rolled".

Gable Enterprises comprehensive fairing process identifies and fills all the major "lows" in the hull. After all the lows have been filled with a light fairing putty, a high build type primer is spray applied so that the entire hull can be faired with a sanding stone ( fart-rock ) and board files. The advantage of this sanding stone over board files is that it actually shapes itself to the rocker or curve of the hull. Board files tend to sand flat spots into curves. Therefore the  fairing process can't be completed accurately with the use of only board files. 

Once the hull is sanded with fairing stones, a decision is made, based on cost, if the hull is going to get another high build and fairing or just get the final primer from this point. A second high build is considered the Nth degree and is highly recommended for the one design racers, where speed is measured in sneezes. For everyday PHRF racers and MORC racers, the second high build and fairing is not as important. After the final primer is applied on wet sailed boats, it is sanded with machine sanders to 80 grit finish in preparation of bottom paint. On dry sailed boats, the primer is sanded to 180 grit in preparation for 5 coats of finish primer. This primer is then wet sanded and finished out to 1000 grit. Some customers  request that the hull be buffed prior to delivery. What a sight, as the hull doesn't show one imperfection and is ready to roll!