Boat Painting & Antifouling in Vermont
Browsing all marine service providers in Vermont. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Vermont 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 Vermont
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Vermont.
Adirondack Guideboat
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
6821 U.S. Route 7, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473
+1 802 425 3926Website
Northland Boat Shop
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
134 Northland Lane, North Hero, VT
+1-802-372-5452Website
Safe Harbor Shelburne Shipyard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
4584 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
+1-802-985-3326Website
Small Boat Exchange
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2649 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
+1-802-985-5222Website
Fairlee Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
274 U.S. Route 5 South, Fairlee, VT 05045
Website
West Marine
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
VT
Bay Harbor Marina
VerifiedMarina
VT
Website
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
VerifiedMarina
505 Lake Street, VT
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The Moorings
VerifiedMarina
VT
Website
Champlain Bridge Marina
UnverifiedMarina
VT
International Sailing School
UnverifiedMarina
VT
Ladds Landing Marina
UnverifiedMarina
412 U.S. Route 2, Grand Isle, VT 05458
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.