Fiberglass & Gelcoat Hulls
Old coatings and oxidation stripped back with soft media that cleans the surface without cutting into the gelcoat underneath.
Marine
Marine Blasting and Surface Prep in Tampa
Mobile blasting for fiberglass and metal boats, trailers, and hardware. We strip old bottom paint, antifouling, and rust with media gentle enough to leave the gelcoat intact, and we come to you, dockside, in the marina, or in the yard, anywhere in Central Florida.
Why Prep Matters
A Clean Hull Starts With the Right Prep
On a boat, the new bottom paint is only as good as what's underneath it. Old antifouling, blisters, and built-up coatings have to come off cleanly, or the fresh job won't bond and won't last a season in the water. The trick is stripping all of that away without burning into the gelcoat, and that comes down to using the right media at the right pressure.
We bring that work to you. Our setup is fully mobile and self-contained, so we can prep a hull or a trailer right where the boat already sits. Florida's salt water and sun are brutal on a hull, which makes honest prep matter even more here, get it clean the first time and the coating that goes on after holds up.
What We Blast
What We Handle on the Water
From the hull down to the smallest piece of deck hardware, we strip the surfaces a boat depends on.
Bottom Paint & Antifouling
Years of built-up antifouling taken off down to a sound surface, so the new bottom job goes on clean and bonds the way it should.
Boat Trailers
Rust and failing paint blasted off your trailer before the salt finishes it off, ready to prime and recoat.
Marine Hardware
Props, cleats, rails, davits, and fittings stripped clean of corrosion and old coatings, ready for the next step.
Docks & Davits
Dock structures, lifts, and davits cleaned up on-site, with the mess contained right at the water's edge.
Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft
Jet skis, kayaks, and small craft stripped down and prepped, matched to whatever the hull is made of.
Who We Work With
Built for Boaters and Marinas
We work with boat owners, marinas, dealers, and dock owners across Tampa Bay. If you've got a hull, a trailer, or a piece of hardware that needs to be stripped clean before the next step, we can prep it.
How We Blast
The Right Media for the Job
A boat hull is not a steel beam, and you can't blast it like one. For fiberglass and gelcoat we run soda and walnut shell, soft media that lifts old bottom paint and antifouling without scoring the surface underneath. For trailers, hardware, and other metal we step up to a more aggressive abrasive that takes off rust and old coatings. We match the blast to the material so it comes out clean and undamaged.
We Contain the Mess Anywhere
Dockside, in the marina, or in a storage yard, we have the means to contain the dust and spent media wherever the boat sits, so we can work without leaving a mess behind on someone else's property.
Why Blastworx
Why Boat Owners Call Blastworx
We Come to You
Dockside, in the marina, or in your yard, fully mobile and self-contained.
Gentle on Gelcoat
Soda and walnut shell strip the paint without damaging the surface underneath.
We Contain the Mess
Dust and spent media contained anywhere, right down to the water's edge.
No Size Limit
From a jet ski to a big hull, there's no boat too large for us to take on.
Stripped & Ready for Your Painter
We strip and prep the hull, then hand it off clean for your painter to coat.
Fully Insured
Your boat and the marina are covered while we work.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
"They pulled years of rust off my boat trailer and had it ready to recoat in an afternoon. Showed up on time and left my driveway spotless."
"Got my boat trailer blasted before the salt finished it off. It looks brand new and they primed it for me. I'll be calling again for the hull."
"My old bottom paint was a layered-up mess. They soda blasted it back to clean gelcoat without a single burn-through, and my painter said it was the best prep he'd seen all year."
"They cleaned up our dock and lift right over the water and you'd never know they were there. Tarped it all off so nothing ended up in the canal."
"Had a couple of jet skis and a pile of deck hardware that needed stripping. Matt handled all of it on-site for a fair price and matched the media so nothing got chewed up."
How It Works
4 Easy Steps
We keep it simple and honest. You always know what's happening and what it costs before we start.
Step 01
Walkthrough
Send us photos or have us out to the boat, and we'll figure out the right media for the hull and how much old coating there is to take off.
Step 02
Free Estimate
You get a clear, written estimate the same day, and the price we give is the price you pay.
Step 03
Blast & Prep
We tarp off and contain the area, then blast the hull or trailer clean right where it sits, dockside, in the marina, or in the yard.
Step 04
Stripped & Ready
Your hull comes out clean and ready for the next coat. Hand it straight to your painter or bottom-job crew to finish.
Good to Know
Before You Book
A few things customers ask most. Anything else, just call or text and we'll talk it through.
Will blasting damage my gelcoat?
Not the way we do it. For fiberglass and gelcoat we run soft media like soda and walnut shell, which lifts old bottom paint and antifouling without scoring the surface underneath. The gelcoat comes out clean and intact, ready for whatever goes on next.
Can you strip years of built-up bottom paint?
That's a big part of what we do. Layer after layer of antifouling comes off down to a sound surface, so your new bottom job goes on clean and bonds the way it should instead of over old, failing paint.
Do you come to the boat, or does it have to be hauled somewhere?
We come to the boat. Dockside, in the marina, or in a storage yard, the rig is fully mobile and self-contained, so your hull gets prepped right where it sits without an extra haul-out on the bill.
What about the mess? I don't want media all over the marina.
Neither do we. We contain the dust and spent media right where the boat sits, down to the water's edge, so we can work on someone else's property without leaving anything behind for you or the marina to clean up.
Is there a size limit on what you'll take on?
None to speak of. We handle everything from a jet ski up to a big hull, along with trailers, davits, and dock hardware. If it needs stripping before the next step, size isn't what stops us.
Do you paint the hull once it's stripped?
We strip and prep it, then hand it off clean for your painter to coat. Bottom jobs and topside finishes are their own specialty, so we get the surface right and let your painter do what they do best.
Free Estimate
Get Your Marine Blasting Estimate Today
Tell us about the boat and send a photo if you have one, and we'll get back to you the same day with a free estimate.