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Painter spraying red paint on the topsides of a sailing yacht, masking paper and tape

Hull painting

A repainted hull, in gelcoat or paint

Hull, topsides or deck. Preparation, application, polishing. Finishes that stand up to the sun.

  • 2 finishesgelcoat or polyurethane paint
  • Whole hullor topsides only
  • Polishingof the hull

What a hull paint job includes

  1. 1. Sanding

    Old finish sanded, defects filled.

  2. 2. Masking

    Waterline and deck protected.

  3. 3. Application

    Gelcoat or paint, several coats.

  4. 4. Polishing

    Final shine, boat ready.

Hulls with their colour back

  • Sanded topsides with filler repairs, masked with paper and tape before painting
    Topsides sanded and masked before painting.
  • Underside of a catamaran bridgedeck repainted white, hulls still in old antifouling
    Bridgedeck underside repainted.
  • Coachroof covered in sanded filler, companionway masked with tape, painter working inside
    Filler sanded and masked before painting.
  • Painter in overalls spraying paint in a fully masked cabin
    Cabin fully masked before painting.

The price depends on

  • Area

    Whole hull, topsides or deck.

  • Finish

    Gelcoat or polyurethane paint.

  • Hull condition

    Defects to fill or not.

Two questions about this service

Gelcoat or paint?

Gelcoat is the original finish and can be repaired. Paint offers more colours. We can advise you.

Can I change the colour of my boat?

Yes, with polyurethane paint.

How much does painting a hull cost in Tunisia?

It depends on the length, the hull's condition (filler repairs, gelcoat chips) and the system, gelcoat or paint. Quick quote from photos on WhatsApp; the haul-out is charged separately at the port's rate.

Do you repair gelcoat cracks and chips?

Yes: the crack is opened, filled with gelcoat or filler, sanded and finished, before painting if needed.

Describe your boat on WhatsApp and get a quick quote

No visit needed, no commitment. By WhatsApp or by phone.

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