Boat Bottom Painting & Repaint - Fort Lauderdale
Complete antifouling bottom paint application and repaints — proper prep, quality paints, and clean edges every time. Fully mobile in Fort Lauderdale — we come to your slip, private dock, or storage yard along the New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Las Olas canal system.
Why Fort Lauderdale boats need this.
Fort Lauderdale boats sit in brackish canal water with constant sun exposure and heavy dock traffic, so salt film, waterline staining, and gelcoat oxidation build up faster than almost anywhere else in Florida.
Bottom paint is your hull's first line of defense against barnacles, slime, and marine growth. In warm South Florida waters, a good antifouling job saves fuel, restores top speed, and prevents expensive hull damage from prolonged growth cycles.
We run bottom painting & repaint throughout Fort Lauderdale — The Yachting Capital of the World — hundreds of miles of canals, and boats that live in the water year-round. Our crew arrives fully self-contained with power, water, and marine-grade products, so nothing is asked of your marina or dock.
Marinas & docks we service.
- Bahia Mar Yachting Center
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina
- Las Olas Marina
- Lauderdale Marine Center
Don't see your marina? We cover all of Broward County and the rest of South Florida.
Every Fort Lauderdale visit.
- Pressure wash and hull inspection at haul-out
- Sand and scrape existing paint as needed
- Spot prime bare spots and blister repairs (as scope)
- Waterline tape and crisp edge prep
- Two coats of quality antifouling bottom paint
- Detail touch-ups on running gear and thru-hulls
How a Fort Lauderdale bottom painting & repaint job runs.
Haul-Out
Coordinate with your marina; pressure wash and inspect the hull.
Prep
Sand, scrape, spot-prime, and tape crisp waterlines.
Paint
Apply two coats of quality ablative or hard antifouling paint.
Splash
Detail touch-ups; boat is launched back to the water clean and protected.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs
How often should I paint the bottom?
In South Florida, most boats need a fresh coat every 12–24 months depending on usage, storage, and paint type.
Ablative or hard paint — which is better?
Ablative paints wear off slowly and don't build up over years, ideal for most boaters. Hard paints suit high-speed use and frequent haul-outs.
Do you handle blister repair or barrier coats?
Yes — for scoped projects. We'll assess at haul-out and quote any additional repair work before starting paint.
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