Boat Painting & Antifouling in Arkansas
Browsing all marine service providers in Arkansas. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Arkansas 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 Arkansas
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Arkansas.
Excel Boats
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
103 Blanchard Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560
+1-870-269-9000Website
Barling Boat Sales
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
AR
Rockwater Marina
VerifiedMarina
AR
+1-214-799-4914Website
Eden Isle Marina
VerifiedMarina
AR
Website
Highway 125 Marina
VerifiedMarina
321 Marina Drive, Peel, AR 72668
Website
Horseshoe Bend Marina
VerifiedMarina
16168 Highway 94 East, AR 72758
Website
Sugarloaf Harbor Marina
VerifiedMarina
1502 Shore Line Drive, Lead Hill, AR 72644
Website
Blue Diamond Marina at Quarry Park
UnverifiedMarina
AR
Cranfield Marina
UnverifiedMarina
2028 Cranfield Place, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Dam Site Marina
UnverifiedMarina
AR
Heber Springs Marina
UnverifiedMarina
99 Park Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543
Hickory Creek Marina
UnverifiedMarina
AR
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.