When the trailer tires finally turned and rolled off the gravel, you could see the dark outline on the fence where that 17-foot bass boat had blocked the sun for years. A homeowner in Idaho Falls wanted that side yard back for a vegetable garden this spring, but a derelict vessel was sitting right in the way behind a locked gate.
The 1996 hull had faded gelcoat, cracked windshield glass and seats split wide open from the weather. Before our trailer entered the driveway, our crew checked the low power line overhead to clear the rig safely. We checked the boat for fuel and oil leaks first, as we always do before touching a vessel. The owner had no title, so we got the registration and bill of sale squared away, and the release of liability was signed when the job was booked. The trailer tires were flat and the rim hubs were frozen tight, but our crew freed the axle, pulled it out past the gate, loaded it onto our trailer and strapped it down.
The aluminum trolling motor and usable hardware were salvaged and recycled, while the fiberglass hull went to a licensed disposal facility. The owner kept his copy of the paperwork and had a clean, open space ready for planting before dinner. For boat removal services anywhere in Bonneville County, call 208-216-1975.
What I check first on every boat
Typically, we see April weather in this region break down an exposed vessel fast. Warm spring afternoons bake the deck, then cold nights freeze the trapped rainwater inside the stringers until the fiberglass cracks wide open. Over the years, we have learned how to break down these unwanted vessels efficiently. Stainless steel rails, cleat hardware and aluminum trim usually go to scrap metal buyers, while heavy plastic fuel tanks and rotten foam decks must go directly to a landfill.
Job summary: boat removal in Idaho Falls
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 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 | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Bonneville County, ID |
Illustrative case from Bonneville County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
What boat removal costs in Idaho Falls, ID
Is boat removal free?
No. Boat removal is a paid service with a $400 minimum service charge. The total pricing changes based on the size of the vessel, where it sits, its condition and whether we have to dismantle it on site. Send us photos to get a free estimate.
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes. Our crew handles storm-damaged and non-running boats on docks, on blocks or sunk at a waterfront marina. We bring our own truck and equipment to complete the boat removal process safely without subcontracting any part of the haul out.
Our boat removal service areas in Bonneville County
We pick up boats across Bonneville County, in Swan Valley, Ammon, Irwin and Iona. Moisture working into every crack during freezing nights weakens the hull structural integrity over winter. By the time spring comes, moving a neglected hull without damaging nearby property takes real care and proper rigging equipment.
Want the yard or the slip back in Idaho Falls? Call 208-216-1975 and our crew will plan the pickup.