Boat Painting & Antifouling in Massachusetts
Browsing all marine service providers in Massachusetts. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Massachusetts.
Bassett Yacht & Boat Sales
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
321 Moody Street, MA
+1 413 3744880Website
H&H Propeller Shop
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
0 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
+1 800-325-0117Website
Russo Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
10 Hutchinson Drive, Danvers, MA 01923
+1 866 722 8977Website
West Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MA
+1 978 7775940Website
Mill River Marine Railways
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
82 Border Street, MA
+1-781-383-1207
Multihull Source
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3 Narrows Road, MA
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West Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MA
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Windward Yacht Yard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
58 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Windward Yacht Yard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
58 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Bardens Boatyard
UnverifiedMarina · Repair services
MA
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina
UnverifiedMarina · Repair services
MA
Diamond Marine Boat Repair Shop
UnverifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
108 Jeffreys Neck Road, MA
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.