In Ultima Online, boat paint allows players to customize their ships by changing their color. This paint is available from a boat painter at the Sea Market. Each application covers the boat once, and subsequent coats deepen the color up to a maximum of three coats for most colors, and up to five coats for grey paint, which results in an almost black finish. However, paint tends to fade over time due to exposure to sea air, requiring reapplication every two weeks to maintain the desired color. Permanent boat paints, such as those included in the Britannian ship captain's bundle, offer weathered and two-tone options that last for the life of the ship