How much will it cost to paint?

Ziggy4 · Oct 10, 2009

Im thinking of getting a new boat that has faded paint. Im wondering what does it usually cost to paint a 13 to 15 ft boat a diffrent color? Its got a speed boat look to it. Its a 1973 Marlin Scorpion runabout.

Thanks

Bob_VT · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

Depends on the paint.

Interlux brightside is "maine paint" but as soon as you place marine on the label they charge more...... rustoleum is about the cheapest way to paint....or you can use the exotic paints and spend allot of money such as the high end interlux or even automotive paint.

So anywhere from about $20 on up to $100 not counting primer, sand paper and supplies.

Rickairmedic · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

I have around $150-$200 into my Rustoleum paintjob on my 16' Starcraft including sand paper Zinc Chromate and primer and of course paint . The rustoleum is about $9.00 a quart marine paint your looking at closer to $50.00 a quart minimum .

Rick

thrillhouse700 · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

We have about 300 into our dupont/interlux paintjob thats turning out pretty good. Check my sig link for pics. For the top cap tho we have decided to just go with rustoleum.

Just remember that the cost does not only come in money but a lot of time.
We spent 1 week filling cracks, fairing, and sanding 80 grit, 120 grit, 220 grit, 320 grit. 2 days putting on primer. 4 SOLID days sanding down the primer ( our own fault tho we messed it up a little) Normal sanding time for primer prob wouldnt be much more than 1-2 days since theres 2 of us. Then we spend 4 days waiting for the right temperature to paint, then we have been painting now for 2 days. Have one more day of painting then prob another day of wet sanding and polishing.

Ziggy4 · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

Im thinking im not gonna do it just way too much work. Im thinking of taking it somewhere and having it done. Anyone know approx. what someone would charge? Its a copper sparkly color faded. I would like to have it painted black.

If I have it painted should I ask to have anything done, like extra clear coat or something???

Rickairmedic: Looks real good. I like the color combo

thrillhouse700: great job on your boat, I saw your postings and decided its way to much to tackle. Im hoping I can find someone to do it for cheap. Have any finished pics?

thrillhouse700 · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

Not yet I just posted a question about finishing it haha, We got coat #2 on it today. Tomorrow coat #3 goes on.

evildocrsx · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

The cheapest way to paint your boat is to do it yourself. If you pay for someone else to do it, it will cost you significantly more. When working on boats, the labor is what is more expensive. I think if you have it painted with marine paint, it will run you about 1k dollars. That's just sand, prime, paint. You can always find someone to paint it cheaply, but the job most likely will be done poorly.

Rickairmedic · Oct 10, 2009

Re: How much will it cost to paint?

I would say $1000 might be the downpayment on a pro paintjob . Take it to a few places to get estimates then go by Harbor freight on your way back from the second one and get a nice Random Orbit sander to start your painting supplies collection