The first thing I looked at on this 18-foot bass boat in New Bedford was the drain plug area to see if ice had split the transom open over the winter. A property manager called us because a tenant had moved out of a rental duplex and left the vessel sitting on a rotting trailer behind the house. Gasoline in the bilge smelled like old varnish, and a cracked 12-volt battery was leaking acid right near the transom.
Getting it out meant maneuvering around a shared driveway while the neighbors on the other side were trying to park. We checked for fuel and oil leaks first so nothing would spill on the gravel while we worked. After we went through a shoebox of old registration papers with the property owners, they signed our release of liability and paid the deposit. The original trailer had frozen wheel bearings that would not turn, so our crew winched the whole rig onto our trailer, strapped the hull down, and pulled it out without blocking the neighbors.
We took the junk boat apart, saved the metal for recycling, and delivered the unusable fiberglass hull to an approved facility for proper disposal. The property manager got a clean driveway and a signed receipt for his records. If you need boat removal in New Bedford or anywhere in Bristol County, call 866-994-1769.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Typically, we bring heavy ramps and extra pulling power for winter boat removal process jobs because slush and ice make every tire slip. Deep cold freezes trapped rain inside a fiberglass hull and locks up brake drums that sat all summer. Before our crew rolls out, we give you an upfront estimate based on your photos. Clear shots of the hull sides, the trailer tires, and the exit path help us quote the job accurately without surprises on site.
New Bedford boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1987 bass boat, about 18 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer behind a rental duplex |
| Who called | A property manager whose tenant left the boat behind |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Bristol County, MA |
This story is an illustrative example of boat removal in Bristol County, not a record of one customer’s job. Photos are illustrative.
Two questions from New Bedford boat owners
Can I get rid of a boat without title?
We can remove a derelict vessel if you own the real estate where it sits. The property owner signs a release of liability before our crew starts work. We review your paperwork first to make sure everything is clear for disposal.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we handle boat removal for non-running or sunken vessels sitting at a marina or dock. Our crew brings the equipment needed to lift or winch unwanted vessels out of the water safely, load them on our trailer, and haul them away.
Boats we pick up across Bristol County, MA
We pick up boats across Bristol County, in Taunton, Fall River, Attleboro and North Attleborough. January weather in coastal Massachusetts pushes saltwater slush into open hulls, heavy snow buries the tongue jack, and freeze-thaw cycles turn dirt driveways into mud. That winter cold makes moving an old sailboat, pontoon, or powerboat off a waterfront lot much harder without proper salvage gear.
Boat sitting in New Bedford with nowhere to go? Call 866-994-1769.