Boat Painting & Antifouling in Alaska
Browsing all marine service providers in Alaska. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Alaska marine industry.
Painting a yacht right is meticulous work — hull prep, fairing, primer, multiple topcoats, and proper cure conditions all matter for longevity. Bottom paint (antifouling) is typically refreshed every 1–3 years; full topside repaint is a 5–15-year decision depending on hull material and care. Awlgrip and Imron are the gold-standard polyurethane paints for topsides.
Marine service providers in Alaska
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Alaska.
Bay Welding
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3301 East End Road, Homer, AK 99603
+1 907-235-5103Website
Compeau's
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4122 Boat Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709
+1-907-479-2271Website
ATEC
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
38566 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Kenai, AK 99611
Website
ACI Boats
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
AK
Ashbreez Boatworks
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
801 E. 82nd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99518
Boat Building Fiberglass Shop
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
AK
Boat Works of Alaska
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
AK
Dewey's Cook Inlet
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
AK
Heavy Weather Custom Boats
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
AK
Heavy Weather Custom Boats
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
AK
Marine Services of Alaska
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
AK
Seward Heavy Industrial Power
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
AK
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a full topside paint job take?
- Plan on 3–6 weeks in the yard for prep, multiple coats with cure time, and final buffing. Expect $300–$800 per linear foot for an Awlgrip-grade finish on a typical yacht.
- How often do I need to repaint the bottom?
- Most ablative antifouling paints last 1–2 years; hard antifouling (for racing or trailered boats) can go 2–4 years. Boats kept in warm water with high biological activity (Florida, Caribbean) may need annual application.