March weather in Jackson brings a cool stretch that dries out the dirt, but last summer’s rain had already done its damage to the 33-foot express cruiser. It was resting upside down in a field behind a barn, hidden until a Hinds County farmer cleared his fence line. He did not put the vessel there, but the twin engines and the hull were on his land, so he called us for boat removal.
The floor had soft spots, and the transom had pulled away from the stringers. Navigating the track out to the field meant crossing a narrow creek bed that was slick with thick mud. Before moving the boat, we checked for hazardous fluids in the bilge area and lines. The property owner had the title in his name, and the owner signed the release of liability when the booking was confirmed. We rolled the hull upright, blocked it off the grass, and slid our trailer straight underneath. On an old hull like this, you have to watch the keel board on the trailer, because a rotted transom will catch on the rear crossmember if you do not angle the winch strap just right.
Our crew pulled the load out without a hitch. We took the junk boat in for proper disposal, where workers set aside reusable hardware and focused on recycling the metal fittings before the rest went to a facility licensed for a fiberglass hull. The farmer kept his signed haul receipt, leaving him with an open field. If you need boat removal services in Jackson, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we see soaked foam under the floor add hundreds of pounds to a non-running vessel after a wet season, which changes how it sits on a rig. Moving an unwanted vessel carries real property risks if a strap snaps or a deck collapses. Having the legal owner sign the release of liability before our truck starts rolling keeps the paperwork clean for everyone if an old hull breaks apart during loading.
What this boat removal in Jackson, MS involved
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 express cruiser, about 33 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 | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Hinds County, MS |
This is how a job like this usually runs in Hinds County. It is an example, not a customer file, and the photos are illustrative.
What callers in Jackson want to know
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull non-running boats out of backyards, side yards, and tight waterfront spaces every week. Our crew handles the boat removal process using our own trucks and equipment, even if the vessel rests on blocks without a working trailer.
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we handle removal and disposal for boat trailers along with the vessel. If you want the old trailer gone from your yard or dock, our crew winches it up or loads it right onto our own trailer to haul away.
Boats we pick up across Hinds County, MS
We pick up boats across Hinds County, in Clinton, Byram, Terry and Utica. Winter rain turns Mississippi clay into a wet paste that traps heavy rigs, while the muggy air rots wood stringers from the inside out. Once spring hits, moving a derelict craft demands real care before the ground turns entirely to soup.
Start with a free estimate: call 866-994-1769 about the boat in Jackson.