Maintaining your yacht’s appearance and protection starts with the right paint. At Antibes Ship, we offer a premium selection of yacht paints and varnishes from top brands, including Awlgrip, International, Epifanes, and Boero, ideal for both professional yacht painters and yacht crew.
Yacht Paint
Yacht paint is essential for maintaining the beauty, performance, and structural integrity of your vessel. At our chandlery, we offer a carefully curated selection of premium yacht paints from trusted brands like International, Epifanes, Castellano Triton, Hammerite, Rust-Oleum, Boero, Crosseven, Navistyle, and now the world-famous Awlgrip. Awlgrip is renowned for its professional-grade polyurethane topcoats, prized for their exceptional gloss levels, outstanding durability, and superior colour retention in the most demanding marine environments, making it a favourite among both seasoned shipyards and yacht owners.
Our paints are specifically formulated to deliver a resilient, long-lasting finish that shields your vessel from salt water, UV rays, abrasion, and general wear and tear, while also providing a flawless, visually striking surface. Whether you’re fully restoring a cherished classic, applying a fresh coat to maintain peak condition, or completing a detailed touch-up, our range includes everything from high-build primers and specialist undercoats to crystal-clear varnishes designed to bring out the warmth of natural wood grain.
In addition to products, we provide expert guidance on preparation, masking, mixing, and application techniques, helping you achieve a professional result every time. With the right paint and the right advice, you can ensure your yacht not only turns heads in the marina but remains protected for many seasons to come.
Paint and Antifouling Complimentary Products
To complete yacht paint and antifouling jobs effectively, you’ll need more than just the paint or antifouling products. Proper surface preparation is essential, so having sandpaper, scrapers, wire brushes, and marine cleaners on hand will help remove old coatings and ensure a smooth finish. Protective equipment such as disposable overalls, gloves, safety goggles, and respirators are crucial for safety during application. For applying paint or antifouling, quality brushes, rollers, paint sprayers, mixing sticks, and measuring cups are necessary, along with primers, thinners, and solvents for cleaning tools.
Masking tape and drop cloths help protect surrounding areas and create clean lines, while fillers and epoxy may be required for hull repairs. Additionally, paint strippers, rags, and containment materials are useful for managing waste and maintaining a clean workspace. Having these tools and supplies ready will ensure your yacht maintenance project is done safely, efficiently, and with a professional finish.
Yacht Antifouling Products
Antifouling is indeed critical for maintaining your yacht’s peak performance by preventing marine growth buildup on the hull, which otherwise increases drag and slows the vessel. A clean, smooth hull achieved through effective antifouling coatings helps your yacht glide through the water more efficiently, improving speed, manoeuvrability, and fuel efficiency. This also reduces engine strain and lowers overall operating costs, which benefits long-distance cruising and performance sailing alike.
Leading antifouling products, such as Nautix, Antifouling Marin, Boero, Castellano Triton, Veneziani Rafaello Pro, and Awlgrip, offer specialised solutions to protect your yacht hull. For example, Awlgrip's antifouling line, including the Awlstar Gold Label, uses an eroding (ablative) finish that continuously sheds layers to prevent heavy paint buildup. This eroding mechanism ensures the hull surface stays smooth and fouling-free for longer periods, making maintenance easier and preserving optimal hydrodynamics.
Such self-polishing or ablative antifouling coatings are designed to release biocides consistently, preventing barnacles, algae, and other marine organisms from attaching. This protection not only maintains the yacht’s aesthetics and integrity but also significantly improves fuel consumption by reducing hull resistance. Regular antifouling treatments are therefore essential for preserving your yacht’s structural health and ensuring it performs at its best in Italy’s beautiful coastal waters.
From preparation to final coat, Antibes Ship is your one-stop shop for premium yacht paint, yacht antifouling solutions, and expert guidance.