Boat Painting & Antifouling in Minnesota
Browsing all marine service providers in Minnesota. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Minnesota 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 Minnesota
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Minnesota.
Boat World
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Boat World, MN
+1 763 4349655Website
Hannay's Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2550 New Brighton Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55418
+16127817411Website
Lake Minnetonka Complete Marine Services
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4385 Steiner Street, Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
+19524461177Website
Midwest Boat Appeal & Marine
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
4340 Main Street, Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
+19524469611Website
Shakopee Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
133 Prairie Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
+1-952-445-4400Website
U Motors
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
51785 County Highway 9, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
+1-218-532-2222Website
Ultimate Boat Wraps
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
123 Michigan Street Northeast, Hutchinson, MN 55350
+1-320-234-9727Website
Walker Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
8099 MN-371, Walker, MN 56484
+1-218-547-1727Website
Erickson Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
220 Tonka Bay Road, MN
Website
Sunset Boat Yards
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
4068 Sunset Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384
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Alex Auto & Marine
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MN
Badiuk Equipment Inc
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MN
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.