Click for Cross Click for JetForums Click for Perko Click for Abeking Click for Walker

Where to get hull painted...and what paint?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by b. dougherty, Aug 19, 2023.

You need to be registered and signed in to view this content.
  1. b. dougherty, Aug 19, 2023
    #1
    b. dougherty

    b. dougherty New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2017
    Messages:
    7
    Location:
    Windmill Harbor, Hilton head, SC
    Starting the process to figure out where to get a 55ft motor yacht hull painted and with what paint. Last boat I had painted was a J105 with Imron ...so 15 years ago...so my experience is a little dated :)

    Open to any yard/location between West Palm and Jacksonville.

    Thanks!

    Bryan
  2. SplashFl, Aug 19, 2023
    #2
    SplashFl

    SplashFl Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2021
    Messages:
    515
    Location:
    S. Florida _ Bertram 46
    Mine was just painted in Ft. Laud. Several painters recommended AwlCraft2000, which is what they used, as they say if ever any touch up is needed they can match it. I also had a very competitive quote from Hinckley in Stuart which would have been my 2nd choice but Ft. Laud. was easier for me.
    Stephanie Robertson
    Sr. Service Manager, Hinckley Yacht Services
    Office 772.403.8073
    Email srobertson@hinckleyyachts.com
    4550 S.E. Boatyard Drive, Stuart FL 34997
  3. Capt Ralph, Aug 19, 2023
    #3
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,436
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
  4. b. dougherty, Aug 19, 2023
    #4
    b. dougherty

    b. dougherty New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2017
    Messages:
    7
    Location:
    Windmill Harbor, Hilton head, SC
    I've had several folks say AwlCraft is the one to go with now...thanks...and for the yard recommendations.

    Cheers
  5. maldwin, Aug 19, 2023
    #5
    maldwin

    maldwin Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2009
    Messages:
    341
    Location:
    Dark Harbor Me/ Hobe Sound Fl
    Plus one for Huckins, I have had 5 boats painted there. Awlcraft 2000 is more blendable than Awlgrip, but also softer. My current favorite is Alexeal for an owner operator. Somewhere between Awlcraft 2000 and Awlgrip. That said, I would not ask a yard to paint with a product they don’t normally use.
  6. DOCKMASTER, Aug 19, 2023
    #6
    DOCKMASTER

    DOCKMASTER Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2012
    Messages:
    1,497
    Location:
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Can’t recommend a yard but just had my boat painted with Awlcraft and so far it’s great.
  7. ychtcptn, Aug 20, 2023
    #7
    ychtcptn

    ychtcptn Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2005
    Messages:
    513
    Location:
    Lighthouse Point, FL
    I would recommend AC2000, just painted a 50m with it, came recommended by several of the top paint crews in S. Fl.
    Personally I would stay away from Alexseal, I have seen its performance and not impressed. My detailer says he loves it as it keeps him in business, boats that are only a few years old need his treatment.
  8. SplashFl, Aug 20, 2023
    #8
    SplashFl

    SplashFl Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2021
    Messages:
    515
    Location:
    S. Florida _ Bertram 46
    At one point I was leaning towards using Alexseal but was warned that despite it being very roll & tip user friendly and producing great looking results the problem finding yards that would permit spraying was "pushing" more to use that method but after a couple years was prone to having cracks show in corner areas. As Maldwin indicated, I would ONLY use a product the yard was very familiar with.