You can learn almost everything about an unwanted vessel just by looking at the trailer. When a storage facility owner in Gilbert called us this February about a 19-foot bass boat taking up space in a covered bay, I knew the story before I even saw the hull. The renter had walked away months ago. The trailer sat on two dry-rotted tires with cracked sidewalls, and the leaf springs were solid orange with rust. That boat had not felt moving water in ten years.
The facility owner wanted the stall open for a paying customer. Up close, the fiberglass hull was sound enough, but an old battery had leaked acid into the tray, and five gallons of sour gas in the bilge smelled like pure varnish. Our crew checked for those hazardous fluids first to keep the lot clean. Since the trailer wheels would not turn, we pulled the hubs, packed new bearings, and mounted fresh spares right there in the bay. Once the wheels rolled freely, we hooked up, secured our trailer safety chains, and towed the rig out. The property owner signed the release of liability before we pulled onto the street.
We took the boat straight to our yard for teardown. Our crew stripped the metal fittings, the trolling motor, and the frame, sending that material off for metal recycling. The fiberglass hull went to proper disposal. The storage lot owner got his bay back without dragging a dead weight through the yard himself. If you have non-running watercraft sitting on your waterfront or lot, call us at 866-994-1769 for boat removal.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we find that Arizona sun destroys boat trailers long before the hulls give out. Years of sitting under dry heat strip the grease from wheel bearings and split the rubber, making a simple haul risky if you try to drag it out cold. We also insist that the owner signs the liability form beforehand so everyone clear on paper before any heavy junk boat towing begins.
Boat disposal services in Gilbert: how it went
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1987 bass boat, about 19 feet |
| Where it sat | In a covered storage space whose renter had stopped paying |
| Who called | A storage facility owner tired of chasing a renter |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Maricopa County, AZ |
Illustrative case from Maricopa County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
How pricing works for boat removal in Gilbert
How do I get rid of my boat?
Send us photos of the vessel, the trailer, and where it sits on the property. We review those pictures and give you a free estimate. Once you approve the pricing and sign the liability release, our crew brings the right gear to haul the boat away.
How much does boat removal cost in Gilbert?
Our boat removal services have a $400 minimum service charge. The final pricing depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, and how hard it is to reach. Boats that need to be cut up on-site or have non-running trailers cost more to remove.
Boat removal and disposal near Gilbert
We pick up boats across Maricopa County, in Phoenix, Goodyear, Scottsdale and Mesa. Cool February weather makes the work easy for our crew, but years of baked desert heat leave wire harnesses brittle and fuel lines cracked. That hidden damage means we have to double-check every derelict vessel for fluid leaks before we move it across town.
Got a boat that needs to leave Gilbert? Call 866-994-1769 for a free estimate.