Boat Painting & Antifouling in California
Browsing all marine service providers in California. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full California 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 California
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in California.
Baja Marine Services, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
114 North Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90731
+1-310-530-1121Website
Bob's Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1608 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
+1-209-551-2165Website
Charlotte Schmidt Yacht Sales
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-805-644-3100Website
City Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Pier 40 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
+1-888-966-0953Website
Extreme Speed and Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
+1 818-982-2220Website
Hansen Rigging
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2307 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
+1-510-521-7027Website
Pacific Coast Yachts
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2330 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619 787 7075Website
Svendsen's Marine & Industrial Supply
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-510-522-2886Website
Ullman Sails San Diego
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2040 Harbor Island Drive, CA
+1 619 268 1404Website
West Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1250 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106
+1-619-225-8844Website
California Canoe and Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
409 Water Street, CA
+1-510-893-7833
Oceanside Marine Centre, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1550 North Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA
+1-760-722-1833
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.