Boat Painting & Antifouling in Michigan
Browsing all marine service providers in Michigan. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Michigan 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 Michigan
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Michigan.
Anchor Wizard
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
14883 90th Avenue, Evart, MI 49631
+1-231-734-5416Website
Barrett Boat Works
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
821 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
+1 616 842 1202Website
Bi-State Marine Service
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MI
+1-734-848-4749Website
Boater's Choice
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
12023 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230
+1-517-592-3989Website
Burt Lake Marina
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4879 South Straits Highway, Indian River, MI 49749
+1-231-238-9315Website
Club Royale @ Cass Lake Dry Dock Marina
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
4157 Chenlot Street, Waterford, MI 48328
+1 248 681 9100Website
Crosswinds Marine Service
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
302 Lake Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
+1 231 894 4549Website
EJ Mertaugh Boat Works
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
296 South Hessel Point Road, Hessel, MI 49745
+1 906 484 2434Website
Eldean Shipyard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
2223 South Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI 49434
+1 616 335 5843Website
Feighner Boat Lifts & Docks
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
7829 Lansing Road, Perry, MI 48872
+1 517 675 1100Website
Gibraltar Boat Yard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
28731 North Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar, MI 48173
+1 734 676 3177Website
Glassman Marine Services
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
11891 South East Torch Lake Drive, Alden, MI 49612
+1-231-331-4800Website
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.