AntiFouling Bottom Paint
Premium Antifouling Bottom Paint
Protect the bottom of your vessel from damaging marine growth, barnacles, and blisters with our professional antifouling bottom paint services. Our high-quality bottom paint prevents the growth of marine organisms that attach to your hull and cause costly damage. Beyond affecting your vessel’s appearance, marine growth can significantly impede your boat’s speed, performance, and durability, especially if your vessel stays in water for extended periods.
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Why Choose Our Antifouling Services?
High Quality Bottom Paint
Maintenance Coats
New Unpainted Bottoms
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Key Benefits of Antifouling Bottom Paint
The antifouling process varies depending on your boat’s current condition. We handle three main scenarios with specialized approaches for each:
Prevents Marine Growth
Antifouling paint contains biocides that deter barnacles, algae, and other organisms from attaching to the bottom of your boat, keeping the bottom clean and efficient.
Improves Fuel Efficiency
A bottom full of marine growth creates drag, forcing the engine to work harder and burn more fuel. A smooth, protected surface reduces resistance and improves overall performance.
Protects the bottom from Damage
By preventing growth and buildup, antifouling paint helps preserve the integrity of the hull’s surface, reducing the risk of blistering, corrosion, and long-term structural issues.
Extends Maintenance Intervals
With antifouling paint, your boat can stay in the water longer without needing haul-outs for bottom cleaning, saving time, hassle, and haul out costs
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When you need it VS. When you don't
Bottom paint is essential if your boat stays in the water for extended periods, especially in warm saltwater climates where marine growth is aggressive. It’s a must for boats kept in slips, moorings, or in the water year-round, as it prevents damage that can occur, reducing performance.
On the other hand, if you trailer your boat, or keep it on a lift you don’t need bottom paint. A ceramic coating on the bottom will keep it easy to clean.
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Why Choose Seaboard for antifouling bottom paint
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At Seaboard Surface Solutions, we’re committed to delivering the highest level of care and protection for your vessel, starting with a free consultation and custom quote. Our expert team will assess your boat or yacht’s specific needs and walk you through the benefits of antifouling bottom paint. We can also discuss why you would need it or why you wouldn’t.
Antifouling Bottom Paint Application
The process for applying bottom paint depends on three scenarios:
- Is your boat brand new or has never had antifouling paint?
- Does it already have antifouling paint in good condition and just need maintenance coats?
- Or is the existing paint in poor condition: chipping, peeling, or heavily worn?
Why You'll love it
You’ll love having your boat’s antifouling bottom painted by Seaboard Surface Solutions because we combine expert craftsmanship with high quality bottom paint to deliver smooth, long lasting protection. We handle every step with precision, no shortcuts, and no missed details.Your boat will run cleaner, faster, and stay protected longer!
Ongoing Care
Antifouling paint needs to be maintained on an annual basis. In between maintenance you need to have the bottom regularly cleaned by divers. We can get you on a maintenance schedule that keeps your bottom paint in great condition year round!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is antifouling bottom paint?
Antifouling paint is a specialized coating applied to the underwater portion of a boat to prevent marine growth like barnacles, algae, and slime from attaching to the bottom.
2. Do I really need bottom paint?
If your boat stays in the water for extended periods, especially in a warm saltwater climate, yes. Bottom paint protects your bottom from blistering, and improves performance.
3. What’s the difference between hard and ablative bottom paint
Hard paints are durable and stay on the hull, while ablative paints slowly wear away over time, exposing fresh biocide layers. The choice depends on your boat and usage.
4. How often should bottom paint be reapplied?
Typically you’ll need fresh maintenance coats annually, especially with ablative paints. Hard paint needs less frequent maintenance coats
5. What are the signs that my bottom paint needs to be redone?
Peeling, chipping, heavy fouling, exposed gelcoat, or inconsistent coloring are signs that your bottom paint is worn and needs attention.
6. What if my boat has never had bottom paint?
A new or unpainted hull will require full preparation: marking the waterline, sanding, applying epoxy primer, and then the antifouling paint.
7. Does bottom paint affect my boat’s performance?
Yes, in a positive way! A clean, protected bottom reduces drag, improves speed and fuel efficiency!
8. How long does the painting process take?
Depending on the size and condition of your boat, the process can take 2 to 5 days, including prep, application, and proper drying time.
9. Can you pick up and deliver my boat if it's on a trailer?
Yes we have our own trailers as well! We can pick up your boat, take it to the yard for bottom painting, and deliver it for you!