How much does boat wrapping cost? This is the most common question we get related to boat wrap. It is the same as asking, how much does a boat itself cost or a car for that matter. The answer is relative to the size and the shape of the boat to be wrapped, as well as differing in case you want solid colours, cut out lettering or vinyl print wrap applied. If you want the interior of the boat wrapped, that can also very a lot depending on the finish involved. As a general rule, you would be looking at circa $1000 – $1500 per small boat partial wrap, boat lettering may be as little as $400 – $500.

We only use the best vinyl in the market for boat wrapping, using mostly 3m and Avery marine wrap range. We also use 3m primer edge sealant for optimum preparation prior vinyl application. If you look after the wrap and do proper cleaning on it. It should last for a long time but obviously over the years, it will ultimately fade and it will have to be replaced. Colour vinyl that comes from the manufacture will always outlast printed vinyl, even when you overlaminate the prints. You can expect up to 7 years durability for the colour vinyl and around 4 to 5 for the printed option. That said, it will vary a lot depending on how well you look after it and how much sun exposure the boat will have. If the boat is docked at a marina 24/7 vs one that is berthed in a dry warehouse, the latter will certainly outlast the longevity of the former.

Boat wrapping is not easy! Thus, we do not think DIY boat wraps are a good idea, unless you are experienced with vinyl wrap. As much as we have a policy to use the best marine vinyl in the industry, in order to perfectly install the vinyl. Best-in-class boat wrapping comes down to experience, and we have lots of that! You can have the best vinyl in the market and execute it poorly leaving lots of marks and bubbles down the track if it is not done right from start. The cleaning process prior the application is just as important as the quality of the product and the skills to wrap the boat.

We have a shop located in Leichhardt. It is located near the marinas in Sydney. We can also send our staff onsite for application and have a network of installers in the major cities across Australia to assist on commercial projects involving multiple wraps. For smaller boats, we have the capacity to wrap within our workshop. Otherwise, we can organise installers to go to the pier or boathouse where it is being stored to carry out the application. For large vessels, it is common to require the use of high reach equipment such as a scissor lift or boom lift.

As a general rule, we need the vessel for a number of days. It will take far less time, if it is just vinyl lettering or minor strips involved. Full boat wrap, as well as intricate internal areas can take a number of days to achieve the desired result.

Yes, we can print the artwork involved again, or add solid vinyl as per original to replace the areas that got damaged in case something goes wrong. In saying so, if the wrap has been in the boat for a long time, it would have reacted with the sun and other elements. Thus, it will be harder to match the original wrap in which case you may be advised to change over the whole wrap.