Boat Painting & Antifouling in Illinois
Browsing all marine service providers in Illinois. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Illinois 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 Illinois
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Illinois.
Arete Renovators, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
3821 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
+1-773-610-4551Website
G & H Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2194 South Imboden Court, Decatur, IL 62521
+1-217-423-6684Website
Marine Services Corporation
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
+1-708-841-5660Website
The Boat Dock
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4600 Rising Moon Road, Springfield, IL 62711
+1-217-793-7300Website
Wauconda Boat and Service
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
231 East Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
+1-847-526-2203Website
National Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
5406 North Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Website
SkipperBud's North Point
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
215 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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SkipperBud's Sequoit Harbor - Boating Superstore
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1000 W. IL Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002
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Boat House of Chicago
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
IL
Marine Services Corporation
UnverifiedMarina · Repair services
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
South End Boat Shop
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
IL
The Boat Yard
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
IL
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.