Boat Painting & Antifouling in Hawaii
Browsing all marine service providers in Hawaii. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Hawaii 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 Hawaii
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Hawaii.
Rainbow Bay Marina
VerifiedMarina
57 Arizona Memorial Drive, Aiea, HI 96701
+1 808 473 0279Website
Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor
VerifiedMarina
74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
+1 808-327-3685
Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor
VerifiedMarina
HI
Website
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
UnverifiedMarina
HI
Ko'Olina Marina
UnverifiedMarina
HI
Wailua Marina
UnverifiedMarina
HI
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.