Painting & Coatings

Havelock Slipway provides professional marine painting and coating services with a strong emphasis on correct preparation and proven application systems. We understand that long-lasting paintwork starts well before the first coat is applied, and our approach reflects this at every stage.

Whether maintaining an existing finish or carrying out a full repaint, our focus is on durability, performance, and achieving a finish that meets owner expectations.


Surface Preparation

  • Careful assessment of existing coatings and substrate condition

  • Thorough surface preparation appropriate to the vessel and coating system

  • Fairing and repair work where required prior to coating application

  • Clean, controlled working environment to support quality outcomes

Correct preparation is the foundation of all coating work and is never compromised.


Painting & Coating Services

  • Hull and topside painting

  • Timber coatings for traditional and modern vessels

  • Protective finishes suited to the marine environment

  • Application of owner-specified or recommended marine paint systems


Aluminium Vessels

  • Experience painting aluminium hulls and structures

  • Sandblasting to clean aluminium as the preferred preparation method

  • Coating systems selected to suit aluminium substrates and marine exposure

This process ensures optimal adhesion and long-term coating performance.


Quality-Focused Application

  • Application carried out by experienced tradesmen

  • Attention to coating thickness, curing times, and system compatibility

  • Paint systems applied to manufacturer specifications


A Professional, Durable Finish

Our painting and coatings work is planned and executed to deliver results that last. By combining correct preparation, suitable materials, and careful application, we produce finishes that stand up to the marine environment and maintain their appearance over time.

Whether repainting a classic timber vessel, refreshing a modern launch, or coating an aluminium hull, your vessel is treated with care, experience, and attention to detail.