The Exclusive ClackaCraft GulfStream® bottom

Why We Love Dimples. . .

Besides the notion that dimples look great on cute chicks, there's a scientific reason for appreciating indented surfaces. Indeed it's no accident that both a major European automaker and a power boat manufacturer have introduced dimpled bottoms or undercarriages on their most recent models. Of course, there's also the tried and true modern golf ball, the pocked surface of which has been the industry standard since Herbert Hoover held office.

What's so titllating about dimples? As a recognized leader in the research and development of drift boat technology and as an avowed enemy of "drag" (exemplified by the unparalleled performance attained by our breakthrough tunnel hull design), we asked ourselves the same question. ClackaCraft had little choice in the matter; we simply had to investigate the buzz behind dimples. Here's what we found: the laminar flow past a smooth surface produces more pressure and resistance than the turbulent flow past a textured or dimpled surface.
What is GulfStream®?

At this point, we could get all fancy and technical, spouting complicated equations and formulas and mathematical data. In the simplest terms, what it all boils down to is this: dimples create less drag, while generating both more energy and lift. That means sharper response time and enhanced maneuverability in moving water.

At ClackaCraft we've not only embraced the dynamics of dimples-we've coined a term for the physics involved. We call this standout phenomenon GulfStream®, the multi-dimpled charms of which will now proudly distinguish the hulls in our ever-evolving line of drift boats. In essence, as with properly engineered golf balls, our boats are designed to soar farther, faster, and truer. With less effort.

Whether on the bottom of a boat or on some other cheek-say the blushing prow of a fair maiden-we at ClackaCraft have just one word for dimples: beautiful.

NOW AVAILABLE ON MOST ClackaCraft Drift Boats MODELS.