Some boats sit so long people forget who owns them. A property manager in Parker called us this April after a tenant moved out of a rental duplex and left two unwanted vessels behind on one trailer. One was a 1996 canoe with a split seam along the bottom, and the other was a 15-foot sailing dinghy missing its tiller and sitting on a broken centerboard. They were blocking parking space, and the manager needed them gone before the next family moved in.
The main issue was a shared driveway with the other half of the duplex, leaving very little room to work. The property owner found the old titles in a shoebox in the garage, so we went through the paperwork together and had the release of liability signed before we booked the job. Instead of loading them onto our trailer, our crew hooked their old boat trailer right to our truck. I checked the wheel bearings first, since dry bearings will seize up after sitting in the dirt for years, but these turned fine. We pulled both boats out slowly without touching the neighbor’s fence or blocking the lane.
Metal fittings were stripped so the aluminum and hardware could be recycled, usable parts were salvaged, and the hulls went to an approved facility that takes fiberglass and scrap materials. The property manager kept her signed copy of the release, and the driveway was completely clear by noon. If you have non-running boats taking up space on your waterfront or residential property anywhere in Douglas County, call us at 970-512-0855.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Typically, we see cracked hulls multiply after a Parker winter. Cold nights freeze moisture that gets trapped in cracks during warm April days, expanding tiny splits into ruined hulls. When you call for boat removal services, send us pictures showing the hull condition, the trailer tongue and tires, and any obstacles along the path out. Clear photos let us give you an honest quote without any surprises when our crew arrives with our own gear. We checked under it for oil leaks first.
The facts of the Parker job
| Job | Boat removal with salvage and recycling |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 canoe and a small sailing dinghy, about 15 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 | A split seam on the canoe and a dinghy with a broken centerboard |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Douglas County, CO |
Representative example of boat removal in Douglas County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
How pricing works for boat removal in Parker
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew handles difficult yard pickups regularly. We check the access path, clear minor obstacles, and use specialized equipment to haul out pontoon boats, sailboats, and powerboats without tearing up your lawn or damaging surrounding property structures.
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal is a paid service, though our initial estimate is always free. Pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge and varies based on the size of the vessel, where it sits, its condition, and whether our crew needs to cut up a fiberglass hull for transport.
Our boat removal service areas in Douglas County
We pick up boats across Douglas County, in Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Castle Pines and Larkspur. Spring weather in Colorado brings wet snow mixed with quick warmups, which fills open hulls with heavy slush. That extra weight can sink flat tires deeper into softened yard soil, so getting a junk boat moved early keeps the trailer from setting into the mud.
Got a boat that needs to leave Parker? Call 970-512-0855 for a free estimate.