You can usually read a boat’s whole story just by looking at the trailer springs and the state of the axle. A farmer in Whittier called us after he cleared a back fence line behind his barn and found a 19-foot bass boat flipped upside down in the weeds, sitting right where somebody left it years ago. The trolling motor was still mounted to the bow, but the main engine was seized tight and the main fuel line had dry-rotted and cracked straight through.
The main problem was reaching the thing. March rains in Los Angeles County had turned the farm track into thick mud, and we had to get past a full creek crossing just to reach the field. Before we moved anything, our crew checked the tank for lingering fuel and hazardous fluids. The owner had the title ready in his name, and he signed the release of liability when he booked the job with us. We flipped the vessel upright, set it on wooden blocks, and backed our trailer underneath to winch it down securely.
We took the rig down to the yard where the metal brackets, cleats, and aluminum frame were saved for salvage, while the rest of the fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility. We swept the track, handed the owner his receipt, and left him with a clean field. If you have non-running vessels or old boat trailers sitting on your property, call us at 866-994-1769.
When we take a boat apart and when we don’t
Usually, we know if a rig can roll the moment we check the wheel bearings. Years sitting in the tall grass will rust the hubs solid, weld the brakes to the drums, and dry-rot the rubber until the tires pop under their own weight. That is why our crew brings heavy steel ramps, winches, and our trailer to handle the boat removal process safely, no matter how bad the tires look.
Whittier boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1999 bass boat, about 19 feet |
| Where it sat | Upside down in a field behind a barn |
| Who called | A farmer who found it when he cleared the fence line |
| What was wrong | An engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | Los Angeles County, CA |
An example drawn from the kind of boat jobs we do in Los Angeles County; it is not a specific customer’s job. The pictures are illustrative.
Two questions from Whittier boat owners
Are your haulers in Whittier licensed and insured?
Yes, our crew is fully licensed and insured for all junk removal and boat removal jobs. Property owners do not have to worry about damage to their yards, driveways, or gates while we are loading up an unwanted vessel.
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
We handle the complete boat removal and disposal ourselves. We haul the vessel directly to specialized facilities that recycle the metal parts and dispose of the remaining fiberglass hull according to local environmental rules.
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. Late winter rain here quickly turns an abandoned pontoon or sailboat into a giant bathtub. Hundreds of gallons of trapped water weigh down the frame, making it much harder to drag a derelict vessel out of a soggy yard or dock area without proper gear.
For boat removal and disposal in Whittier, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.