: In more practical terms, isn't a low gloss finish on the deck better than a
: highly reflective one (sun in your eyes)? On the other hand, wouldn't a
: high gloss finish on the hull be more slippery through water and
: theoretically faster? Could you easily finish the deck and hull
: differently like this?

I'm sure you could finish the hull with gloss and the deck with satin. or just polish the deck to less of a fine level making it more satin looking. I varnish the deck separately from the hull making two different finishes no problem.

pete czerpak albany, NY