The first thing I checked was the drain plug, or where it used to be. Water sits inside an open vessel for months, rots the floor, and adds half a ton of dead weight you do not see until you try to lift it. This 18-foot bass boat sat on a trailer in a Pico Rivera yard while a family was settling an estate. The couple moving into a condo did not have room for it. The gelcoat was faded, the seats were split by the sun, and the windshield had a long crack down the middle.
We checked for fuel and oil leaks first. The boat was not in the callers’ names, so we made sure the right person signed the release of liability before we touched a strap. My crew had to maneuver around three relatives’ cars and a moving truck parked tight in the driveway. Working in Los Angeles County, you get used to tight squeezes. I looked at the trailer tires and saw dry rot in the sidewalls, which meant it could not roll down the highway safely. We loaded the whole thing onto our trailer, strapped it down tight with our own gear, and pulled it out carefully.
Usable parts like the trolling motor were set aside so we can salvage what is usable. The fiberglass hull and the rest of the junk boat went to a licensed facility that takes old boats. The family got their driveway space back for the moving van, clear of debris. If you have an unwanted vessel taking up space, call us at 866-994-1769.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Typically, we check the wheel bearings and axle rust before we touch a boat winch. A rusted axle can snap the moment you pull a vessel up a ramp or onto a flatbed, especially after years of sitting in dirt. Our licensed and insured crew handles every boat removal process directly without outside help.
The facts of the Pico Rivera job
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1993 bass boat, about 18 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in the yard of an estate the family was settling |
| Who called | A couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Los Angeles County, CA |
We tell this as a typical Los Angeles County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
Cost questions from Pico Rivera, CA owners
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us at 866-994-1769 to get an estimate before booking. The owner signs a release of liability, and our crew handles the boat removal process from your yard, dock, or marina. We take non-running vessels, pontoons, and sailboats, check all hazardous fluids, and haul them away for proper disposal and recycling.
How much does boat removal cost in Pico Rivera?
Our boat removal pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The final price depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, how hard it is to reach, its condition, and whether it has to be cut up for removal and disposal. Photos help us give you an accurate upfront estimate.
From storage lots to docks in Los Angeles County
We pick up boats across Los Angeles County, in Los Angeles, Palmdale, Santa Clarita and Long Beach. January brings sudden winter rain that fills open hulls fast, making a derelict vessel heavy and muddy. That extra water weight makes hauling a boat off a wet lawn much harder if it sits out all season on a waterfront property.
Start with a free estimate: call 866-994-1769 about the boat in Pico Rivera.