The storage facility owner in Westchester called because he had a tenant lined up for space number four, but an old 16-foot bass boat with a trolling motor was sitting right in the middle of it. The renter who left it there had stopped paying months ago.
I went out to look at the vessel. The hull was sound, but fuel in the bilge smelled like old varnish and the battery was leaking acid into the splash well. Rolling it out was not going to be simple because both trailer bearings were locked tight and the tires were split down to the cord. Before we touched anything, the property owner signed the release of liability. Our crew checked the hazardous fluids, swapped out the wheel bearings, threw on fresh tires right there in the bay, and hooked the boat trailers to our truck.
We towed the entire rig off the lot. The hull went to proper disposal, while the steel, aluminum, and trolling motor were cleared for recycling. The property owner got his rental bay back, clean and ready for a paying customer. If you have non-running or derelict unwanted vessels in Westchester or Miami-Dade County, call 772-348-4158.
What I check first on every boat
Usually, we see wet foam adding hundreds of pounds to a fiberglass hull after a long Florida summer, even when the cooler January air makes working outside easier. To make the boat removal process move faster, property owners can clear a path through the yard and remove any loose gear or trash from the deck before our crew arrives with our trailer.
Westchester boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 bass boat, about 16 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, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Miami-Dade County, FL |
This is how a job like this usually runs in Miami-Dade County. It is an example, not a customer file, and the photos are illustrative.
What boat removal costs in Westchester, FL
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
We inspect every vessel for fuel, oil, and batteries first. Our crew handles the boat removal by towing it out or dismantling the fiberglass hull on site. Usable metal goes to recycling, usable parts are saved for salvage, and the rest goes to an approved disposal facility.
Is boat removal free?
No. Boat removal is a paid service, but we give you an upfront estimate for free when you send photos. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge and depends on the vessel size, where it sits, its condition, and whether we have to cut it up.
Boat pickup around Miami-Dade County
We pick up boats across Miami-Dade County, in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens and Homestead. January brings cooler weather that dries out the ground around a dry dock or yard, but rain from previous months stays trapped inside old fiberglass and wood, making heavy equipment necessary for junk removal.
Start with a free estimate: call 772-348-4158 about the boat in Westchester.