An old trailer tells you everything, but this 28 foot express cruiser in Charleston did not even have one under it. A gentleman called us in April because he bought this non-running vessel cheap fifteen years ago, set it on jack stands in his back corner, and watched the grass grow around it. He wanted his property back.
Getting to the boat meant navigating a locked gate and a very narrow side yard. Before our crew touched anything, we cleared the paperwork. The vessel had changed hands without a fresh title years ago, so we made sure the right property owners signed the release of liability first. Then we checked for hazardous fluids. An old battery was leaking acid, and the fuel tank held old gas that smelled like varnish, so we drained those safely. Since there was no trailer, we rolled the vessel upright, blocked it, and slid our flatbed trailer straight under the fiberglass hull.
We hauled the junk boat out for proper disposal. Useful metal hardware went to salvage and recycling, and the stripped hull went to a licensed facility that takes unwanted vessels. We left the grass swept and clear. If you have an unwanted boat on a dock or yard in Charleston County, call 866-994-1769 for your boat removal.
What a trailer says about the boat on it
Usually, we ask owners for clear photos of the hull, the boat trailers if there is one, and the path to the street before we send an estimate. Rainwater pools inside an open hull during damp weather, making the fiberglass heavy and soft, while steel frames rust from the inside out. Clear photos show us the true condition of derelict pontoon or sailboat hulls so our boat removal pricing stays accurate from the start.
Charleston boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 express cruiser, about 28 feet |
| Where it sat | On jack stands in a back corner of the yard, no trailer under it |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Charleston County, SC |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Charleston County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
Common boat removal questions in Charleston, SC
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes. Our crew handles storm-damaged and derelict vessels across the waterfront, including sunken or partially submerged boats at a dock, marina, or backyard. We check all hazardous fluids first, handle the boat removal process with our own gear, and secure the site safely.
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
We inspect the boat, check for hazardous fluids, and haul it from your property. Useful metal, stainless fittings, and working parts go to salvage or recycling. The remaining fiberglass hull goes to a licensed disposal facility equipped for proper disposal of unwanted vessels.
Junk boat removal around Charleston, SC
We pick up boats across Charleston County, in Mount Pleasant, Hollywood, Meggett and Awendaw. Spring afternoon thunderstorms fill open hulls with heavy water and turn tight side yards into thick mud. That extra weight changes how we balance a vessel before winching it, making proper staging essential for boat removal in coastal South Carolina.
Got a boat that needs to leave Charleston? Call 866-994-1769 for a free estimate.