A boat sitting on timber blocks without a trailer usually means someone gave up on the road before they gave up on the water. This 29-foot express cruiser with twin engines was wedged into a back corner of a Lenexa yard. The owner called us this January after fifteen years of looking at faded gelcoat, split vinyl seats, and a cracked windshield. He had bought the derelict vessel cheap, thinking he would rebuild it, but it never ran.
Getting it out meant dealing with a locked gate and a narrow side yard. Before we loaded anything, we checked who held the right to let it go, and the property owner signed the release of liability. Our crew checked for fuel and oil in the tanks first to make sure no hazardous fluids leaked during the move. A trailer frame that sits bare in winter can sink into the mud, but this vessel was resting directly on jack stands. We used our own gear to roll it upright, blocked the bottom safely, and slid our trailer right underneath the fiberglass hull.
The metal components went to a scrapper for recycling, and the rest went to a disposal facility that takes fiberglass. We swept the dirt where it had sat since the nineties, and the owner had his side yard back. For boat removal in Lenexa or anywhere in Johnson County, call 913-937-5241.
How our boat removal process really starts
Usually, we see winter cold create fresh trouble for unwanted vessels left outside. Water pools inside the hull, turns to ice, and adds hundreds of pounds of dead weight while the boat trailers freeze fast to the ground. Clear photos make a free estimate honest. Show us the hull, the tires, and the whole path out to the street.
Boat disposal services in Lenexa: how it went
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1990 express cruiser, about 29 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 | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Johnson County, KS |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Johnson County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
What boat removal costs in Lenexa, KS
How much does boat removal cost in Lenexa?
We have a $400 minimum service charge for boat removal in Lenexa. Pricing changes based on the size of the boat, where it sits on the property, its condition, and whether our crew has to cut it up for disposal. Send us photos for a clear estimate.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we handle boat removal for non-running, sunken, or partially submerged craft at a dock, marina, or waterfront location. Our crew handles the boat removal process from the water to final disposal, taking care of the whole vessel including any pontoon or sailboat.
Boat removal and disposal near Lenexa
We pick up boats across Johnson County, in Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee and Leawood. Midwest winters bring freezing rain and heavy snow that collect in an open bilge. That trapped weight can crack a hull or sink jack stands deep into soft ground, turning simple junk boat removal into a salvage job if left until spring.
Got a boat that needs to leave Lenexa? Call 913-937-5241 for a free estimate.