Boat Paint

Boat Paint

How Do I Know What Paint to Use for My Boat?

There is a different formulation for every part of your vessel that requires painting. Some paints protect your investment and its cosmetic finishes while others prevent some marine life from forming colonies on your hull and boat bottom. Wholesale Marine carries the top brands of boat paint for each application; top side paints, bilge paint, paints for decking, marine varnish to protect wood surfaces against salt spray, wind, sun and saturation. There are categories of bottom paint to make certain your boat does not grow unsightly and destructive barnacles and algae. The experts at Wholesale Marine are here to assist you in making your selection and to get the job done right.

Got a paint project above the water line or looking to paint, stain or seal your boats decking? We recommend Perfection, Brightsideor EZ Poxy that form a hard seal to protect your aquatic investment! Apply EZ Decks which is premixed and forms a great non-skid surface for that extra measure of safety. And for teak or other wooden decking, be sure to apply a durable coat of marine varnish to keep your deck looking great season after season!

You might not realize it, but there is even Bilge paint! This paint creates a durable barrier against moisture to protect vital components. As you might expect, we also carry all the painting supplies your job requires including thinners and solvents, brushes and paint sprayers, masking tape, paint strainers, rollers, pans and trays, sanding blocks and much more!

Bottom Paint 101

Fouling is not only unsightly, it can also affect your boats performance and durability. Wholesale Marines Bottom Paints feature anti-fouling agents that offer multi-season protection for every kind of boat including racing sailboats and powerboats. We offer Ablative or Hard Paint options that will hold up no matter what kind of waterway, bottom condition or even when your boat is in drydock.

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Hard Bottom or Ablative Bottom Paint which do I need? Hard Bottom Paints have a higher concentration of biocides, and form a tough coating that does not wear away. Hard Bottom Paints are generally recommended for boats that are faster and kept in the water. Ablative Bottom Paints have layers that slowly wear down over time, revealing fresh biocides which reduce oxidation, but due to their limited life, Ablative Bottom Paints are thereby recommended for boats that are stored out of water.

  • Interlux Antifouling Bottom Paints can reduce friction, improve fuel efficiency, and are ideal for use in fresh and low-fouling salt water. Interlux uses metallic copper to achieve complete protection in freshwater or low-fouling saltwater.
  • Pettit Paints racing and recreational finishes are easy to apply and quick to launch. Pettit Paints offers durable multi-season protection yet clean up quickly and have fewer off-gases therefore little to no odor.
  • Aquagard Antifouling Bottom Paints are available in spray and in cans. With Marine-grade antifoulant paints these are ideal for use in both fresh and saltwater to inhibit algae growth.

Avid DIYers can also consult our step-by-step guide to select just the right paint product for your boat, whatever the reason for painting. If youd like to compare your findings with another boating enthusiast, just call us weekdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST at (877) 388-2628. The right paint for your vessel is just a few clicks or a phone call away!