Boat Painting & Antifouling in Maine
Browsing all marine service providers in Maine. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Maine 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 Maine
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Maine.
Front Street Shipyard
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
ME
+1-207-930-3740Website
Great Northern Docks
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1114 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME 04055
+1-207-693-3770Website
Kittery Point Yacht Yard
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
48 Bowen Road, Kittery, ME 03904
+1 207-439-9582Website
Perception Of Aroostook
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
9 Caribou Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769
+1-207-764-5506Website
Port Clyde Kayaks
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3 Factory Road, Port Clyde, ME 04855
+1 207-372-8100Website
Yarmouth Boat Yard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
72 Lafayette Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096
+1-207-846-9050Website
Nadeau's Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1145 Lewiston Road, Litchfield, ME 04350
+1-207-588-2422
Richardson's Boat Yard Route 302 Annex
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
850 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062
+1 207 892 9664;+1 207 892 4913
Port Harbor Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
50 Us Route 1 Bypass, Kittery, ME 03904
Website
Back Cove Yachts
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
ME
Bittersweet Landing Boatyard
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
19 Thompson Inn Road, South Bristol, ME 04568
Blakes Boatyard
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
118 McKown Point Road, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575
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.