Bottom paint antifouling application Vancouver Island
Bottom Paint & Antifouling

Protect Your Hull
Below the Waterline

Professional bottom paint and antifouling application for vessels in BC's saltwater environment. From barnacle removal and surface preparation to barrier coat assessment and antifouling paint — done properly at your location.

7+ Years Marine Experience
$10M CAD Insured
All Hull Materials
24-Hour Quote Response
Why It Matters

Antifouling Isn't Optional in BC Waters

British Columbia's coastal waters are among the most biologically active in the world. Barnacles, mussels, tubeworms, algae, and other marine growth attach to your hull within weeks of launch — increasing drag, reducing fuel efficiency, accelerating corrosion, and causing long-term damage to your gel coat or hull material.

A properly applied antifouling system protects your hull for an entire season and significantly reduces the cost and effort of haul-out cleaning. The key word is "properly" — the right product for your hull material, the right number of coats, and the right surface preparation before application.

We've worked on aluminum workboats, fibreglass pleasure craft, and everything in between. We understand which antifouling systems are compatible with which hull materials, and we take prep work seriously because that's where bottom paint jobs succeed or fail.

What's Included in a Bottom Paint Job

  • Pressure wash and barnacle / fouling removal
  • Hull surface inspection and barrier coat assessment
  • Sanding and surface preparation
  • Masking of waterline and running gear
  • Antifouling paint application (2 coats standard)
  • Running gear and transom treatment
  • Waterline touch-up and clean finish
  • Post-application inspection

Note: Bottom paint work requires haul-out access. We work with most marinas and yards across Vancouver Island — or at your property if you have trailer or lift access.

Hull Compatibility

We Work on All Common Hull Materials

Fibreglass (GRP) hulls
Aluminum vessels — compatible systems only
Wood / composite hulls
Steel hulls — barrier coat required
Inflatables and rigid inflatables
Running gear, props, and shaft treatment

Aluminum Hull Note

Aluminum vessels require specific antifouling products — standard copper-based antifouling paint is incompatible with aluminum and causes accelerated galvanic corrosion. We only use aluminum-safe antifouling systems on aluminum hulls. If you're unsure what's currently on your boat, tell us and we'll assess it before any work begins.

Get a Bottom Paint Quote

Ready to Protect Your Hull?

Tell us your vessel details — hull material, length, current antifouling status, marina or yard location, and your timeline. We'll provide a complete quote within 24 hours.