The rusted hub finally gave up its hold with a loud pop, and that old trailer rolled three inches on flat rubber. A homeowner in Greeley called us because she wanted her side yard back for tomato beds this spring. Sitting right where the garden needed to go was a 17-foot bass boat from 2002, parked on a rotted trailer behind a locked wooden gate.
Snow was still sitting on the tarp, and the ground was frozen solid under the frame. When I stepped inside, the floor had soft spots near the console, and the transom had completely separated from the stringers. The tires were dry-rotted through the sidewalls, and the wheel bearings were locked tight from years of standing water. Since the vessel was far too weak to road-haul whole, our crew checked for hazardous fluids and drained the fuel line into an approved container. We signed the release of liability with the owner before touching a tool, then brought in our saw gear to dismantle the fiberglass hull into manageable sections right there in the yard.
Our trailer carried the pieces out in two neat loads. We set aside the trolling motor, clean cleats, and aluminum trim for salvage, while the rest of the hull went to a licensed facility that takes old boats. The owner kept her signed release paper, and we raked the dirt clean where the rotted tires used to sit. If you have an unwanted vessel sitting in Greeley or Weld County, call 970-512-0855.
What fifteen years of boat storage taught me
Typically, we see freeze cycles crack open old fiberglass seams that looked fine back in September. Moisture gets trapped under tarps, freezes solid, and forces the hull materials apart over the winter. This job was no different. Our crew always has the property owner sign the release of liability before we start work so that you are completely cleared of the vessel the moment we break it down or pull it onto our trailer.
The facts of the Greeley job
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2002 bass boat, about 17 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer along the side of a house, behind a locked gate |
| Who called | A homeowner who wanted the side yard back for a garden |
| What was wrong | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Free estimate, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Weld County, CO |
Composite example from Weld County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Boat removal pricing questions in Greeley
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we remove storm-damaged vessels, including sunken or partially submerged boats at docks, marinas, and waterfront lots. Our crew brings the equipment needed to dismantle heavy hulls and haul damaged fiberglass away, whether the vessel is on a trailer, stuck on blocks, or resting in shallow water.
How much does boat removal cost in Greeley?
We give you an upfront estimate for free when you send us photos of the boat. Every boat removal carries a $400 minimum service charge. The total pricing depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, its structural condition, and whether we have to cut it up for disposal.
Boat removal in Weld County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Weld County, in Mead, Frederick, Firestone and Fort Lupton. Late winter weather brings sharp temperature swings that freeze trapped moisture inside old hulls and lock up trailer axles. That makes moving a non-running vessel hard without the right equipment, especially when the frame sits frozen into the dirt along a side yard.
Ready to let the boat go in Greeley? Call 970-512-0855 and we’ll walk you through it.