LONE STAR BOAT BARN
Professional Hull Work Services & Pricing
Do not let lake calcification and marine growth drag your speed and waste fuel. From certified bottom painting and barrier epoxies to structural fiberglass and transom replacement, we preserve your vessel's performance and value.
De-waxing, blasting & heavy coatings
Flat-Rate Hull & Bottom Care
We maintain strict manufacturer guidelines using top-tier epoxy coatings and anti-corrosive multi-season barrier paints. Pricing scales relative to vessel length and hull complexity.
Bottom Paint & Antifouling
per foot
RECOMMENDED ANNUALLY
Complete growth protection utilizing high-solid biocide paints suited to local Grapevine and fresh/saltwater conditions.
Full bottom strip & dewax prep
Epoxy-based primer application
Two-coat heavy-duty antifouling coat
Precise waterline masking
Hull Scraping & Washing
per foot
EVERY 6 – 12 MONTHS
Eradicate stubborn lake grime, barnacles, and line algae safely without scoring or profiling the underlying gelcoat.
Manual scraping of critical running surfaces
High-pressure wash & chemical decontamination
Intake and transducer clearance
Paint-ready condition preparation
Blister Repair & Coating
per foot
EVERY 5 – 7 YEARS / AS NEEDED
Halt structural osmosis damage before it compromises fiberglass layers. Thorough grinding, drying, and structural sealing.
Hydro-testing & osmotic blister mapping
Precision grinding and localized drying
Vinylester fairing compound application
Multi-layer epoxy barrier coat seal
Complete Bottom Job
per foot
EVERY 3 – 5 YEARS
The ultimate total hull overhaul. Combining deep restoration, surface leveling, barrier coat, and performance bottom paint.
Media blasting to clean bare gelcoat
Total osmotic blister elimination
Double vinylester barrier protection
Two coats premium multi-season copper paint
Keel & Running Gear
flat rate + parts
RECOMMENDED ANNUALLY
Prevent severe drive vibration and cathodic corrosion. Comprehensive alignment and wear inspection of underwater mechanicals.
Shaft alignment & cutlass bearing check
Strut, rudder, and stabilizer inspection
Replacement of marine sacrificial zincs
Propeller pull and dynamic balance test
Haul-Out & Blocking
per ft (haul) + daily location storage
AS REQUIRED FOR SERVICE
Secure, heavy-duty hauling utilizing certified marine crane slings and high-stability concrete service blocks.
Safe hauling with dual-strap crane rigging
Heavy-duty padded steel jack stands
Under-hull block clearance checks
Daily location security & power tool hookup
Hull Maintenance Calendar
Stay ahead of seasonal thermal expansion and early lake weed blooms. Ensure optimal hull friction coefficient when it matters most.
Spring Prep
MARCH – MAY
The most vital time to apply antifouling barrier coatings ahead of high lake water temperatures and peak summer activity.
Waterline checking
Keel anode replacement
Bottom coat touch-up
Mid-Summer Inspection
JUNE – AUGUST
High heat accelerates stubborn slime and hull scaling. A simple haul-out scraping prevents permanent speed and mileage loss.
Intake clear outs
Running gear scrape
Prop balance check
Fall Storage Prep
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER
Secure your bottom coat before winter drawdowns. Repair minor gelcoat cracks or hull blisters to avoid hard winter freezing splits.
Blister evaluation
High pressure washdown
Zincs checking
Winter Overhauls
DECEMBER – FEBRUARY
The optimal slow window to schedule major structural repair projects, barrier re-coatings, and extensive fiberglass repairs.
Osmosis stripping
Heavy fiberglass fairing
Rudder rebuilding
Ready to Schedule Your Bottom Job?
LONE STAR BOAT BARN
A full-service marine repair facility in the heart of Texas. Serving local boaters, lake enthusiasts, and offshore captains since 2017.
GRAPEVINE LOCATION
2505 Oak Grove Loop S, Grapevine, Texas 76051
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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