Boat Painting & Antifouling in Maryland
Browsing all marine service providers in Maryland. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Maryland 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 Maryland
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Maryland.
Anchor Boats
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
448 North Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD 21901
+1-800-773-2628Website
Bacon Sails
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
116 Legion Avenue , MD
+1-410-263-4880Website
Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
MD
+1 410 268 9667Website
Canvas Connection
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
389 Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD 20779
+1 410 867 8856Website
Fawcett Boat Supplies
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
+14102370507Website
Free State Yachts
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
385 Deale Road, MD
+1 410 867 9022Website
Higgins Yacht Yard and Marina
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
MD
+1 410 745 9303Website
M&M Boat Sales & Service
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2010 Eastern Boulevard, Middle River, MD 21220
+1 410 391 2333Website
Maryland Nautical Sales, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MD
+1-410-752-4268Website
Mathews Brothers LLC
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
408 10th Street, Denton, MD 21629
+1-410-479-9720Website
Taylor Marine Center
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
11850 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD
+1-410-213-1391Website
Upper Bay Marine & RV Supplies
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3531 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, MD
+1 443-907-9749Website
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.