the KEYS PREMIER hull repair & marine coatings specialists

Effective, efficient solutions for 'A Better Bottom Job'!

Located in the Marathon Boat Yard and available locally! NautiPrep* saves you time, labor, & lay days. Provides second to none results and quality in your bottom job. We have a variety of price point options to facilitate your marine needs. *Invest in the ultimate surface prep and bottom repair for your vessel, and enjoy the rewards of 'A Better Bottom Job'

Basic bottom prep*

Abrasive Wash Prep

With our level one glass media surfacing.

Prep.

For routine antifouling maintenance made easy!.

Alleviate the need to pick, scrape, sand then solvent wash. Only to get marginal results for proper adhesion.

This process enables us to remove loose material, profile the bottom surface, and wash it thoroughly in one step.

*If you schedule a standard, routine maintenance bottom job with us.. this is all you!

-We prep every one of our bottom jobs using this method.

failing or exhausted paint REMOVAL*

Full paint removal & surface profiling.

-Remove decades of mixed and or expired bottom paint.

-Full removal of the hulls coatings, down to the gel coat.

-And completely profile the hulls surface for unmatched mechanical adhesion.

..OK, truthfully. ExpoNENtially better than anything you've ever seen. See for yourself.

Blister removal & repair*

Osmotic blistering, pox, and surface issues

We perform structural & cosmetic fiberglass repair. Full hull & keel fairing.

We can accommodate any repair needs on discovery.

Providing a full and complete service, beyond the prep.

new & bare hull prep*

Protect your investment from day one!

With the ultimate surface prep performed to your hulls bottom. You'll get the ultimate full surface profile possible. Ensuring the adhesion of your applied coatings.

RUNNING GEAR *

Strip & remove previously applied coatings, or corrosion.

*Unmatched cleaning and surface prep for all running gear!

NO MORE:

Acids, wire wheeling, sanding, grinding, etc!

Achieve the BEST prepped surface possible on:

PropShafts, Rudders, Struts, Props, Trim tabs, Intakes, through hulls, Underwater fittings, etc.

We strip it clean & profile all surfaces.

For unmatched adhesion, to promote the best performance of any applied marine coating.

eco friendly*

We use environmentally safe, inert recycled crushed glass.

Blended with water, to contain the removed material for disposal.

Our methods alleviate-

Surface runoff, Airborne hazards, and the risks of cross contaminating adjacent waters, wild and or human life.

*American Boat & Yacht Council Certified *Middle Keys Marine Association *NASBLA Certified Marine Accident & Collision Investigator *USCG Registered Boatbuilder (BPD)

Serving the Industry for 30 Years

Owned & Operated by experienced, local marine professionals.

The who, what, where, when, & why's, below the Waterline.

To ensure your goals are best served.

*We have the technical expertise and extensive product knowledge to assess your projects specific needs.

*We offer cohesive guidance towards the best course of action.

Topped with leading marine products, and manufacturer support.

..You can tell, it's better already.

Environmentally conscious

Our 'Basic Abrasive Wash' Prep, and our Full Strip & Removal methods, both employ a low pressure vapor 'slurry'.

Of three simple inert ingredients...

Fresh air, fresh water, & recycled media.

Our processes

*Allows us to expedite our customers needs efficiently.

*Can be performed In a variety of locations.

*Can be fully contained, to operate safely in sensitive areas.

*Present no hazard to adjacent surroundings, or others nearby.

*We perform unmatched paint removal, surface prep & restoration.

While we alleviate..

Surface runoff, Airborne hazards, risks of cross contaminating adjacent waters, wildlife, and human life.

Efficient, Cost effective, Highest quality results.. Proven.