Marine Primers
- Moeller Marine®Multi-Purpose PrimerMulti-Purpose Primer by Moeller Marine®. For surfaces above the waterline, including bare metal, steel, iron, fiberglass, and wood. The longevity of your boat and the way it looks depend on the quality of the products you use for its...Quick-dry formula!Improves bonding of color coat$18.22 - $41.20
- Moeller Marine®Zinc Aluminum PrimerZinc Aluminum Primer by Moeller Marine®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...For aluminum surfaces above or below the waterline use Zinc ChromateThis powerful primer etches into the aluminum, forming a strong surface/primer union that is resistant to corrosion$20.66 - $40.74
- Moeller Marine®12 oz. Cold Galvanizing Green Zinc Aluminum Primer (25800)12 oz. Cold Galvanizing Green Zinc Aluminum Primer (25800) by Moeller Marine®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will...For aluminum surfaces above or below the waterline use Zinc ChromateThis powerful primer etches into the aluminum, forming a strong surface/primer union that is resistant to corrosion$40.74
- Moeller Marine®12 oz. Platinum Gray Multi-Purpose Primer (025740)12 oz. Platinum Gray Multi-Purpose Primer (025740) by Moeller Marine®. For surfaces above the waterline, including bare metal, steel, iron, fiberglass, and wood. The longevity of your boat and the way it looks depend on the quality of...Quick-dry formula!Improves bonding of color coat$41.20
- Moeller Marine®12 oz. Red Oxide Multi-Purpose Primer (025730)12 oz. Red Oxide Multi-Purpose Primer (025730) by Moeller Marine®. For surfaces above the waterline, including bare metal, steel, iron, fiberglass, and wood. The longevity of your boat and the way it looks depend on the quality of the...Quick-dry formula!Improves bonding of color coat$18.22
- Alexseal®161 Protective Primer Base161 Protective Primer Base by Alexseal®. Protective Primer 161 is an epoxy based primer. Due to specific corrosion inhibitors and a combination of epoxy resin binding agents, this primer offers excellent adhesion promotion on all...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$201.36
- Alexseal®161 Protective Primer Converter161 Protective Primer Converter by Alexseal®. Protective Primer 161 is an epoxy based primer. Due to specific corrosion inhibitors and a combination of epoxy resin binding agents, this primer offers excellent adhesion promotion on all...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$71.12
- Alexseal®414 Fast Spot Primer Base414 Fast Spot Primer Base by Alexseal®. Fast Spot Primer 414 is an acrylic/epoxy-based fast dry and overcoat spot in finish primer with quick dry to sand characteristics. Fast Spot Primer 414 is designed to spot prime a finished primed...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$88.22
- Aquagard®190 Water Based Primer190 Water Based Primer by Aquagard®. Enhance the appearance of your vessel and at the same time protect it from fouling, abrasion, and corrosion with top-grade Aquagard products. Formulated from the finest components, they provide...Enviro-Friendly ProductChemically bonds to aluminum$30.55 - $87.58
- Interlux®Pre-Kote™ One Component Finishes PrimerPre-Kote™ One Component Finishes Primer by Interlux®. VOC compliant, Pre-Kote® is an excellent undercoat for use with Brightside® polyurethane, yacht enamels or any one-part topside finish. Formulated with Microspheres, it gives...Use it above the true waterline to create a smooth, fair surface for overcoating with a topside enamelA unique VOC compliant, single package, undercoat$46.27 - $146.41
- Pettit Paint®Rustlok 6980 Multi-Surface PrimerRustlok 6980 Multi-Surface Primer by Pettit Paint®. Pettit 6980 Rustlok is a one package moisture cured polyurethane coating designed for application over any steel or cast iron surface, including galvanized and stainless steel. Rustlok...Exceptional adhesion to all ferrous metals also including steel, cast iron, galvanized and stainless steelWets, seals and adheres to firmly attached rust$76.15 - $197.93
- Sea Hawk Paints®1277 Underwater Primer1277 Underwater Primer by Sea Hawk Paints®. This high-build, chlorinated, yellow rubber-based primer is recommended for use over old copper-based antifoulants before recoating. Provides excellent corrosion resistance over metal and...Antifouling boat bottom paints ideal for a broad variety of vesselsSpecially developed to cruise with confidence$36.91 - $115.67
- Sea Hawk Paints®Epoxy 2044 ReducerEpoxy 2044 Reducer by Sea Hawk Paints®. Whether you want to give your vessel the ultimate protection against harsh elements or prevent the growth of marine microorganisms, premium-quality Sea Hawk marine paints are for you. Made with...Antifouling boat bottom paints ideal for a broad variety of vesselsSpecially developed to cruise with confidence$41.18 - $93.23
- Sea Hawk Paints®Shawkocon™ Underwater Anti-Corrosive PrimerShawkocon™ Underwater Anti-Corrosive Primer by Sea Hawk Paints®. Shawkocon is a fast-drying, general-purpose below-the-waterline anti-corrosive primer. Its physical properties and excellent adhesion characteristics provide an...Barrier- Sealer coating over incompatible or unknown antifoulants to prevent leachingAn excellent barrier coat to reduce pitting of underwater metals from galvanic corrosion on running gear, lower units of outboards, keels, pontoons, and I/O's$26.35 - $132.33
- Sea Hawk Paints®Tuff Stuff™ Epoxy Two Component Primer KitTuff Stuff™ Epoxy Two Component Primer Kit by Sea Hawk Paints®. A high-build two-part epoxy primer that dries fast, enabling application of a complete barrier system and bottom paint in just two days. Extremely effective for blister...Antifouling boat bottom paints ideal for a broad variety of vesselsSpecially developed to cruise with confidence$90.68 - $259.29
- Alexseal®Epoxy Primer ReducerEpoxy Primer Reducer by Alexseal®. ALEXSEAL Finish Primer 442 is an epoxy-based finish primer offering advanced adhesion qualities over various substrates, exceptional sanding characteristics, and good film build. The product’s...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$36.94 - $81.71
- Alexseal®Super Build 302 Epoxy BaseSuper Build 302 Epoxy Base by Alexseal®. An epoxy-based high build primer / surfacer which cures into a smooth, easy to sand, water resistant coating. Super Build 302 has excellent spray characteristics and is fast drying to allow...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$181.01
- Sea Hawk Paints®Tuff Stuff™ Epoxy Low-Voc Primer KitTuff Stuff™ Epoxy Low-Voc Primer Kit by Sea Hawk Paints®. A high-build two-part epoxy primer that dries fast, enabling application of a complete barrier system and bottom paint in just two days. Extremely effective for blister...Antifouling boat bottom paints ideal for a broad variety of vesselsSpecially developed to cruise with confidence$149.49
- Alexseal®1 gal White 161 Protective Primer Base (153 60 9802 3 424)1 gal White 161 Protective Primer Base (153 60 9802 3 424) by Alexseal®. Protective Primer 161 is an epoxy based primer. Due to specific corrosion inhibitors and a combination of epoxy resin binding agents, this primer offers excellent...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$201.36
- Alexseal®1 pt 442 Finish Primer Accelerator (907 17 0000 0 429)1 pt 442 Finish Primer Accelerator by Alexseal®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$47.52
- Alexseal®1 qt Gray 414 Fast Spot Primer Base (483 40 73SM 3 418)1 qt Gray 414 Fast Spot Primer Base (483 40 73SM 3 418) by Alexseal®. Fast Spot Primer 414 is an acrylic/epoxy-based fast dry and overcoat spot in finish primer with quick dry to sand characteristics. Fast Spot Primer 414 is designed to...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$88.22
- Alexseal®17 gal Cream 161 Protective Primer Converter (155 60 0000 0 406)17 gal Cream 161 Protective Primer Converter (155 60 0000 0 406) by Alexseal®. Protective Primer 161 is an epoxy based primer. Due to specific corrosion inhibitors and a combination of epoxy resin binding agents, this primer offers...Provide better hiding power to reduce the number of coatsMade with the best quality components$71.12
- Aquagard®190 1 qt Water Based Primer (25009)190 1 qt Water Based Primer (25009) by Aquagard®. Enhance the appearance of your vessel and at the same time protect it from fouling, abrasion, and corrosion with top-grade Aquagard products. Formulated from the finest components, they...Enviro-Friendly ProductChemically bonds to aluminum$30.55
- BoatLife®Life-Calk™ 8 oz. Primer (1059)Life-Calk™ 8 oz. Primer by BoatLife®. One-part, resin-based primer for use on oily woods such as teak. Developed by BoatLIFE™ (The Polysulfide Experts) to promote maximum adhesion with polysulfide sealants. This product is made of...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$23.33
- Interlux®Pre-Kote™ 1 gal White One Component Finishes Primer (Y4279/1)Pre-Kote™ 1 gal White One Component Finishes Primer (Y4279/1) by Interlux®. VOC compliant, Pre-Kote® is an excellent undercoat for use with Brightside® polyurethane, yacht enamels or any one-part topside finish. Formulated with...Use it above the true waterline to create a smooth, fair surface for overcoating with a topside enamelA unique VOC compliant, single package, undercoat$146.41
- Interlux®Pre-Kote™ 1 qt Gray One Component Finishes Primer (Y4280/QT)Pre-Kote™ 1 qt Gray One Component Finishes Primer (Y4280/QT) by Interlux®. VOC compliant, Pre-Kote® is an excellent undercoat for use with Brightside® polyurethane, yacht enamels or any one-part topside finish. Formulated with...Use it above the true waterline to create a smooth, fair surface for overcoating with a topside enamelA unique VOC compliant, single package, undercoat$46.27
- Interlux®Pre-Kote™ 1 qt White One Component Finishes Primer (Y4279/QT)Pre-Kote™ 1 qt White One Component Finishes Primer (Y4279/QT) by Interlux®. VOC compliant, Pre-Kote® is an excellent undercoat for use with Brightside® polyurethane, yacht enamels or any one-part topside finish. Formulated with...Use it above the true waterline to create a smooth, fair surface for overcoating with a topside enamelA unique VOC compliant, single package, undercoat$46.27
- Moeller Marine®12 oz. Phosphate Green Zinc Aluminum Primer (25802)12 oz. Phosphate Green Zinc Aluminum Primer (25802) by Moeller Marine®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet...For aluminum surfaces above or below the waterline use Zinc ChromateThis powerful primer etches into the aluminum, forming a strong surface/primer union that is resistant to corrosion$20.66
- Moeller Marine®12 oz. Phosphate Yellow Zinc Aluminum Primer (025801)12 oz. Phosphate Yellow Zinc Aluminum Primer (025801) by Moeller Marine®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet...For aluminum surfaces above or below the waterline use Zinc ChromateThis powerful primer etches into the aluminum, forming a strong surface/primer union that is resistant to corrosion$20.66
- Pettit Paint®EZ-Prime 1 gal Multi-Purpose Topside Primer (1614906)EZ-Prime 1 gal Multi-Purpose Topside Primer by Pettit Paint®. EZ Prime should be used as a base coat whenever the surface to be painted is aged, cracked, checked, pitted, or in any way less than smooth. It can be applied to fiberglass,...Dries quickly and is easy to sandHigh-build formula$128.15
There is no better way to give your boat a like-new look than by applying a fresh layer of paint. And in order for a new finish to do its magic and bring the result you expect, the surface should be smooth, even, and properly prepared. Prepping your boat for the finishing layer actually takes about 80-90 percent of the total work time. Priming is a crucial part of surface preparation, which makes sure the paint adheres properly and stays on for a longer time. Applying the primer is the last step before painting.
Different brands use different paint formulations and develop matching primers for use with their products, and the best way to achieve the right result is to follow the brand’s recommendations. Marine primers may be designed to be used above or below the waterline, or both; work with one-part or two-part paints; some primers can even fill minor imperfections like scratches. We have the appropriate products for your application, sourced from Evercoat, Interlux, and other manufacturers. Here you’ll find the right primer for every surface on your vessel, including gelcoat, wood, fiberglass, aluminum, steel, etc.