Boat Painting & Antifouling in Louisiana
Browsing all marine service providers in Louisiana. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Louisiana 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 Louisiana
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Louisiana.
Bayou Outdoor Supercenter
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4306 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
+1 318-213-2628Website
Boats Unlimited
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
7035 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
+1-225-357-3118Website
Wood Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
600 East Georgia Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
+1 318-202-3802Website
Junius Ship Shape, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
7200 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
+1-504-283-5520
Bent Marine
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
LA
Holloway Outdoors and Marine
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
621 North 3rd Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
PPHTD Boatyard
UnverifiedMarina · Repair services
LA
12 Mile Anchorages
UnverifiedMarina
LA
Associated Branch Pilots
UnverifiedMarina
LA
Associated Branch Pilots
UnverifiedMarina
LA
BCMT Davant Launch
UnverifiedMarina
LA
BCMT LaGrange Launch
UnverifiedMarina
LA
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.