How Much Hard Bottom Paint Does Your Boat Need?

Ensuring your boat’s hard bottom is properly protected is crucial for maintaining its performance and longevity. Our easy-to-use calculator below provides estimates for the amount of bottom paint required to adequately cover your boat. Please note this is a guide and to check your boat’s manufacturer guidelines as well as the product specifications on each of our website product pages for precise details.

Hard Bottom Paint:

• • Also known as “hard antifouling paint,” this type of paint creates a tough, hard coating on the hull that does not wear away easily.
  • It is often composed of a high concentration of biocides, such as copper oxide, which are embedded in a hard, durable resin.
  • Hard bottom paint is excellent for boats that move at high speeds or are kept in the water year-round, as it effectively prevents the growth of organisms without wearing down quickly.
  • It requires more effort to remove and repaint than ablative paint and typically involves sanding down the old layers once they are no longer effective.

See Our List of Hard Marine Bottom Paints