Boat Painting & Antifouling in Rhode Island
Browsing all marine service providers in Rhode Island. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Rhode Island.
Fulcrum Speedworks
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
RI
Website
Cataumet Boats
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
RI
Stanley's Boat Yard
UnverifiedMarina · Repair services
25 Barton Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
West Marine
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
RI
East Greenwich Marina
VerifiedMarina
28 Water Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
+1-401-575-7665Website
Brewer's Cove Haven Marina
VerifiedMarina
101 Narragansett Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
+1 401-246-1600
The Marina at BLU
VerifiedMarina
RI
Website
Long Cove Marina
UnverifiedMarina
RI
Port Edgewood Marina
UnverifiedMarina
RI
Safe Harbor Island Park Marina
UnverifiedMarina
RI
Shelter Cove Marina
UnverifiedMarina
RI
Striper Marina
UnverifiedMarina
RI
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.