Boat Painting & Antifouling in Kentucky
Browsing all marine service providers in Kentucky. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Kentucky 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 Kentucky
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Kentucky.
KY Boats LLC
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3002 Simpson Lane, Richmond, KY 40475
+1-859-353-8138Website
Ruble's Prop Shop
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
11990 Boat Dock Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
+1-502-234-0893
Happy Holiday Travel Inc
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
KY
Kamp Kennedy Marina
VerifiedMarina
4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster, KY 40444
+1-859-548-2002Website
Nu Plaza Yacht Club
VerifiedMarina
5036 Old Henderson Road, Evansville, KY 47712
+1-812-423-0712Website
Peninsula Marina
VerifiedMarina
KY
+12706462223Website
Smugglers Cove
VerifiedMarina
1147 US 42 W, Warsaw, KY 41095
+1 859-567-7601
Aquaramp Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Benson Marina/ Bar and Grill
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Burnside Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Burnside Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Dale Hollow State Park Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
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.