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Willis Custom Yachts

Fiberglass Technician

Stuart, FL · On-site

Willis Custom Yachts is the premier custom sportfish builder and full-service yacht repair facility ... Fiberglass technicians are responsible for fabricating fiberglass boat components applying ...

HCB Yachts

PATCH

Madisonville, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.25/hr

... boat portfolio. The ongoing venture centered on leveraging sophisticated yacht engineering and ... The position also requires embrace the Custom activities of the brand. Job Responsibilities:

HCB Yachts

PATCH

Madisonville, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.25/hr

... boat portfolio. The ongoing venture centered on leveraging sophisticated yacht engineering and ... The position also requires embrace the Custom activities of the brand. Job Responsibilities:

Brunswick

Lowe Boats: Painter

Lebanon, MO · On-site

$18.55 - $19.75/hr

About Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine ... Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon ...

Lund Boats

Lowe Boats: Painter

Lebanon, MO

$18.55 - $19.75/hr

About Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine ... Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon ...

Lund Boats

Lowe Boats: Painter

Lebanon, MO · On-site

$18.55 - $19.75/hr

About Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine ... Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon ...

Brunswick

Lowe Boats: Painter

Lebanon, MO · On-site

$18.55 - $19.75/hr

About Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine ... Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon ...

Brunswick Corporation

Lowe Boats: Painter

Lebanon, MO · On-site

$18.55 - $19.75/hr

About Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine ... Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon ...

Brunswick Corporation

Lowe Boats: Painter

Lebanon, MO · On-site

$18.55 - $19.75/hr

About Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine ... Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon ...

O'Hara Corporation

Fiberglass Technician

Rockland, ME · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

In the 1990's, the fishing industry declined on the East coast and the fishing boats moved west ... Painting, gelcoating, sanding, grinding and fabricating parts * Boat detailing, buffing, cleaning ...

Armor Marine

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Welder Fabricator

Sequim, WA · On-site

$20 - $45/hr

Fit, shape, form, and weld high-strength marine-grade aluminum components for custom new boat ... From armored patrol boats, commercial work boats and fishing boats to landing craft, jet boats, and ...

Armor Marine

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Welder Fabricator

Port Townsend, WA · On-site

$20 - $45/hr

Fit, shape, form, and weld high-strength marine-grade aluminum components for custom new boat ... From armored patrol boats, commercial work boats and fishing boats to landing craft, jet boats, and ...

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How much do custom fishing boat paint jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for custom fishing boat paint in the United States is $24.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a custom fishing boat paint role, and how can I prepare for them?

In a custom fishing boat paint role, you may often encounter challenges like working with complex hull shapes, selecting the right marine-grade materials for longevity, and ensuring a flawless finish despite variable weather or humidity conditions. Preparing for these challenges involves gaining experience with a range of painting techniques, understanding surface preparation methods, and staying up-to-date on the latest marine coatings technology. Collaboration with other team members such as fiberglass technicians and boat mechanics is also key to ensuring that the paint job integrates seamlessly with the boat’s overall maintenance and upgrades.

What is custom fishing boat paint?

Custom fishing boat paint refers to specialized painting services and products designed to enhance and protect fishing boats. This can include personalized color schemes, graphics, and finishes that reflect the owner's style or business branding. Custom paint jobs also often use marine-grade coatings that provide protection against saltwater, UV rays, and general wear and tear. High-quality custom painting not only improves a boat's appearance but also extends its lifespan by preventing corrosion and damage.

What is the difference between Custom Fishing Boat Paint vs Boat Painter?

AspectCustom Fishing Boat PaintBoat Painter
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in marine coatings and painting techniquesOften requires general painting or commercial painting experience, with some certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentMarine environments, working on boats in docks, shipyards, or marinasVaries from docks to workshops, often working on different types of boats and vessels
Industry UsageSpecialized in custom marine coatings for fishing boatsGeneral boat painting, including recreational and commercial vessels

Custom Fishing Boat Paint specialists focus on applying specialized marine coatings tailored for fishing boats, ensuring durability and resistance to harsh marine conditions. Boat Painters perform broader painting tasks across various vessel types, often with less specialization in marine-specific coatings. Understanding these differences helps boat owners choose the right professional for their needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a custom fishing boat painter?

To excel as a Custom Fishing Boat Painter, you need expertise in surface preparation, paint application techniques, and knowledge of marine coatings, often supported by experience in marine or automotive painting. Familiarity with spray guns, sanders, masking tools, and safety equipment, as well as certifications like OSHA, are typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills help deliver high-quality, customized finishes and manage unique design requests. These skills ensure durable, visually appealing results that protect vessels from harsh marine environments while meeting client expectations.
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Licensed Deckhand/Guide - Seasonal

The Boat Company

Juneau, AK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

** This is a SEASONAL POSITION that will begin in April 2026 through September 2026. However, if interested and if necessary, may result in a backfill or "fill-in" for the current operating season.
Southeast Alaska is a wild, rich, and dynamic region of Alaska. Standing on a beach in Frederick Sound, it is possible to see rainforest behind you, high mountain peaks with glaciers in front of you, and Humpback Whales feeding in the rich water surrounding you. No wonder this area is a destination for many tourists each summer. However, many visitors never get a chance to have an intimate experience here as most of their time is spent aboard large cruise ships or in port.
The Boat Company's (TBC) aim is to provide a more intimate experience in this incredible place. The hope is that this intimate experience combined with a knowledgeable crew will foster a sense of stewardship in our passengers. This is extremely important because Southeast Alaska is home to the 17 million-acre Tongass National Forest. This is the largest National Forest in the United States and, as such, each of us has a say in managing this forest. TBC believes that to know Southeast Alaska is to love Southeast Alaska and by educating our passengers about this area and the issues that face it, they will be more likely to take an active role in deciding what the future holds for this national treasure.
Deckhands are licensed skiff captains and are responsible for taking guests out in small boats for shore excursions, whale watching, and fishing expeditions. Deckhands also serve as ordinary seamen (or, if certified, as able seamen) and are required to carry out all normal deck department duties aboard ship such as line handling, anchoring, and washing-down. The First Mate directs and supervises Deckhands.
In the case when a vessel does not sail with a Second Mate position, one of the deckhands will be designated Safety Officer and perform the duties of Safety Officer.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Shore excursion and fishing guide (60%):
  • Guide guests on a wide variety of excursions, including sport fishing, hiking, and beachcombing.
  • After sport fishing activities, assist in cleaning, filleting, packing, and storing catch.
  • Record accurate and detailed data during and after each guided sport-fishing excursion in Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) sport fish logbooks and TBC catch record books.
  • Assist Naturalist with interpretive program (i.e., presentations and informal discussions) according to knowledge and ability.

Deck department duties (30%):
  • Assist with normal maintenance and improvement projects such as painting/varnishing, splicing lines, and wash-down chores under the supervision of the First Mate.
  • Haul and set anchor and fake chain.
  • Participate in skiff and kayak launching and retrieval. When vessel comes alongside the dock or when skiffs approach or depart the boarding areas, pass lines and assist guests according to need or at direction of First Mate.
  • Assist with luggage handling, trash removal, loading provisions and other turn-around chores in port.
  • Participate in safety drills.

Helmsman or lookout duties (10%):
  • Steer vessel or stand as lookout during periods of reduced visibility or at any other time deemed necessary and prudent by the Captain in accordance with normal bridge management procedures.
  • Will act as a member of a watch team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education or technical training of a specialized nature is required.
  • Minimum U.S. Coast Guard issue OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) license upon inland waters is required.
  • Minimum of 1 - 3 years in the maritime industry with progressively responsible experience is required.
  • Communication skills must include the ability to understand and carry out directions, and relay information and instructions to other members of the crew or passengers.
  • Must be able to read and write text designed to communicate technical information.
  • Must be able to lift/carry upwards of 75 pounds with assistance or 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Must have vision that allows for safe operation of the vessel in situations that are likely to occur when navigating night and day, rear round.
  • Must have color vision that enables identification of navigation lights, signals, and symbols, as well as warning lights or symbols.
  • Depth perception must be adequate for navigation in close quarters, including lock or bridge approaches.
  • Interpersonal skills must include the ability to regularly deal with people of different ages and differing physical abilities both aboard ship and during shore excursions.
  • Patience and thoughtfulness while addressing the particular needs of guests are essential.
  • Must be capable of demonstrating proficiency in the safe and effective use of pepper-spray, which is required equipment on all shore excursions where there may be risk of encounters with aggressive bears.
  • Fishing experience is a plus

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Deckhand/Guides sign-on to a vessel for a tour of duty that encompasses the entire four to five month operating season, and must be physically capable of maintaining rigorous work schedules consisting of twelve to fourteen-hour days over much of this time. Most of TBC's cruises of seven-day duration, and at the end of each cruise there is a short twenty-four hour turn-around period in port during which time Deckhands assists with various shipboard duties such as luggage handling, refueling, and loading stores. For the purpose of maintaining safety and security on board, the Captain may direct Deckhands to stand security watch during turn-around periods in port.
Physical demands generally include frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, pulling/pushing, grasping, and the passing or receiving of numerous different sized objects weighing up to 75 pounds while loading ships' stores. When heavy or awkward items are being moved, personnel should use lifting devices such as cranes or chain falls, or seek assistance from other personnel. When an object is too heavy or too awkward for one person to move safely, it is the responsibility of the individual to obtain assistance as necessary.
  • Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up or down dock ladder or vessel boarding steps.
  • Must be capable of climbing into or out of a skiff from dock or boarding area without assistance in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to climb or descend one or more sets of steep stairs or vertical ladders both inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions.
  • Must have the ability to climb an eight-foot vertical ladder and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
  • Must have hearing, vision, and vocal abilities that allows performance of duties safely when aboard vessel, aboard skiffs, and on shore. Must be capable of hearing alarms and signals from the vessel. In addition, must be able to communicate with vessel or other crewmembers by radio.
  • Must be capable of performing the duties listed in the vessel Station Bill (copy provided upon request).
  • Must be able to don a life vest or jacket and/or survival suit without assistance, and, having done so, must further be able to walk without assistance to any assigned life vessel station or life craft for boarding.
  • Must be capable of working and living on board a vessel for the tour of duties duration and without having access to hospital services, prescription medications, or medical treatment except for first aid assistance and/or treatment at local area clinics, if available.
  • Must be willing and capable of assisting other crewmembers such as the Engineer, Head Chef, and stewards in the performance of their work duties at any time during tour of duty duration.
  • May be required to use hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and personal protective gear. Power tools may be heavy or awkward and may generate dust or loud noise.

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