The couple who called us from Chula Vista wanted their back lawn back so they could park an RV before moving to a condo. Out behind the garage sat a 31 foot express cruiser resting on jack stands, with no trailer underneath it. They had bought it years ago for weekend trips, but one engine was seized and the main fuel line was split open. After sitting through several damp California winters, the hull was just taking up space.
Before our crew moved anything, all hazardous fluids were checked and drained. The owner signed a release of liability when booking, and we helped clear up the missing title through the state registration and a bill of sale so the paperwork was clean. The main trick was a low power line hanging across the narrow driveway. We could not set a crane back there, so our crew carefully rolled the vessel upright, blocked the keel, and backed our own custom hydraulic trailer directly beneath the hull. Seeing a dry axle spindle on an old trailer usually tells me the bearings are shot, but since this hull had no wheels at all, our trailer frame did the heavy lifting.
Once loaded, the vessel left the property without touching a wire. Metal fittings were removed for recycling, and the fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility. We swept the yard clean, leaving a clear spot for their new rig. If you need a boat removal in Chula Vista or anywhere in San Diego County, call 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we check the condition of a vessel before setting up our gear. A neglected boat sitting out through coastal rain collects water quickly, doubling the weight resting on the ground. When we inspect a trailer, checking the rubber tread depth and pulling the grease caps off the hubs tells us immediately if those wheels can turn safely or if our crew needs to winch the whole rig onto our own transport.
Our Chula Vista boat job on one page
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2005 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 couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| 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 signed at booking |
| Area | San Diego County, CA |
Composite example from San Diego County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Boat removal in Chula Vista: questions and answers
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes. We perform boat removal for vessels damaged by storms or heavy weather. Whether your boat is cracked on a dock, sitting on a waterfront bank, or sunken at a marina, our crew uses our own equipment to pull the hull out safely.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Send us photos of the vessel where it sits so we can give you an upfront estimate. We handle the paperwork, drain hazardous fluids, load the boat, and haul it off for proper disposal and salvage.
Junk boat removal around Chula Vista, CA
We pick up boats across San Diego County, in San Diego, Oceanside, Poway and Carlsbad. Winter rain in this part of California quickly fills an open hull, making a non-running derelict much heavier and messier to drain before our crew can dismantle or transport it.
Ready to let the boat go in Chula Vista? Call 866-994-1769 and we’ll walk you through it.