How do I clear this thing off my land if the state title is still in my name? That was the first question from the homeowner when he called us from Aurora, CO. He had a 31 foot express cruiser sitting on jack stands in the back corner of his yard, right where he wanted to build a garden. Moisture had ruined the cabin, mildew smelled through the vents, and the head sat full of stale water.
A soft lawn soaked by winter sprinklers sat between the boat and the street. Ground like that turns to mud the minute you back a haul rig over it, so our crew laid down thick wooden runners to spread the weight. Before moving the hull, we checked for hazardous fluids in the fuel lines and bilge to make sure nothing leaked into the dirt. The boat had no trailer beneath it, so we rolled the vessel upright, blocked it, and slid our trailer underneath. Most boat trailers show rust along the leaf springs when they sit this long, but using our own equipment meant we did not have to trust a rotten axle. The signed release of liability was completed by the owner during booking.
Our crew hauled the vessel out to the main road without leaving a rut. The metal from the engines was separated for recycling, and the fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility. The owner kept his copy of the signed release of liability, and he finally had an open yard for his garden. If you have an unwanted vessel sitting in Aurora or Arapahoe County, give us a call at 970-512-0855.
Why we look for leaks before anything else
Typically, we check the ground around an outdoor boat before backing up our rig. Winter weather in Colorado brings snow on the cover, frozen topsoil, and sharp temperature swings that weaken old hulls and trap moisture underneath. Having the property owner sign a release of liability before the boat leaves protects both parties against pre-existing land damage or old structural failures on derelict craft.
Aurora boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 express cruiser, about 31 feet |
| Where it sat | On jack stands in a back corner of the yard, no trailer under it |
| Who called | A homeowner who wanted the side yard back for a garden |
| What was wrong | Mildew through the cabin and the head full of standing water |
| Estimate | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Arapahoe County, CO |
We tell this as a typical Arapahoe County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
Boat owners in Aurora, CO often ask
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
Yes, we haul boats directly to salvage and recycling sites that process marine materials. Fiberglass hulls go to designated disposal facilities, while all metal parts from the drive units are stripped out for metal recycling.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we remove vessels tied to a dock, moored at a waterfront marina, or partially sunken in a slip. Our crew secures the boat, pumps out trapped water if needed, and winches the hull onto our trailer for safe transport away from the waterfront.
Boat pickup around Arapahoe County
We pick up boats across Arapahoe County, in Centennial, Greenwood Village, Englewood and Cherry Hills Village. Freeze and thaw cycles here turn small hull cracks into large splits, allowing water to collect, freeze, and add hundreds of pounds of hidden ice weight before junk removal begins.
Ready to let the boat go in Aurora? Call 970-512-0855 and we’ll walk you through it.