Boat insulation with polyurethane foam

Sprayed insulation for the inside of hulls, interior spaces and holds. We tailor the system to the vessel, service temperature and cargo to improve comfort and reduce heat transfer.

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Boat interior with a continuous protective lining

Sprayed foam follows the shape of the boat

Hull curves, frames and changing sections make continuous insulation with rigid pieces challenging. Sprayed polyurethane foam follows accessible surfaces and accommodates complex junctions on compatible, prepared substrates.

Closed-cell formulations can be assessed where low water absorption is required. Product and thickness are selected for the project; general building foam is not automatically suitable for marine use.

Hull, interior and hold applications

Surface protection on a boat

Inside the hull

Interior hull surfaces and sides can be insulated with attention to stiffeners, joints and existing coatings. Metal substrates require checks of corrosion and protective preparation. Inspection access and designed drainage paths remain available.

Cabins and interiors

Helps limit heat transfer through walls and ceilings and stabilise indoor temperatures. Insulation is coordinated with ventilation and interior linings; it does not eliminate every source of condensation.

Fish holds and refrigerated spaces

Limits heat entering fish, ice or refrigerated cargo. Walls, ceilings, floors, hatches, nearby heat sources and the loss of usable storage volume all form part of the design.

Compartments and other cargo

Temperature, moisture, cleaning and loading impacts determine the finish. Tanks, fuel or chemical exposure and machinery spaces need specific assessment.

Designed for the use and cargo

A leisure boat, fishing vessel and refrigerated hold have different needs. We assess target temperature, voyage length, cargo, available space and cleaning requirements. Density, thickness and protection are specified together, following system documentation and vessel requirements.

Food holds need a durable, washable lining suitable for the intended food contact over the foam. Joints, drainage and access are detailed to protect the insulation from water and permit cleaning.

Benefits of insulation on board

  • Reduced heat transfer from outside and warm compartments.
  • Potentially lower heating or refrigeration demand and ice melt, depending on use.
  • Greater comfort and support for condensation control alongside suitable ventilation.
  • Adaptation to curved surfaces and improved continuity at treated junctions.
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Insulation and protection as a complete system

Insulating foam does not repair hull leaks, replace structural watertightness or act as antifouling paint. Waterproof or protective coatings are selected separately for substrate and exposure; permanent immersion needs a specifically suitable system.

The design must address fire performance, installation compatibility and application and re-entry conditions. Insulation alone does not establish buoyancy or structural reinforcement; those uses require dedicated design.

Tell us about your vessel

Tell us the boat type, hull material, treatment area and intended use or cargo. We prepare proposals for work in Spain and abroad.

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