February in Lubbock brings a dry cold that shrinks wet wood, but years of rain had already soaked through the floor foam of this 28-foot express cruiser. The owner bought it cheap fifteen years ago, set it on jack stands in his back yard, and never got it running. He called us when the town gave him a deadline to clear the lot.
We checked the hull first. An old battery was leaking acid, and the gas in the bilge had turned to heavy varnish. After pumping those hazardous fluids out into sealed cans, we faced the yard. The side path was tight, and the double gate was locked shut with a rusted padlock we had to cut. Because the original title was lost, we cleared the registration records and bill of sale with the state beforehand. The owner signed our release of liability at booking. To haul a non-running vessel without its own wheels, our crew rolled it upright, set temporary blocking, and backed our trailer flat under the hull, winching it down inch by inch.
We brought the boat back to our yard to dismantle it. Reusable hardware and scrap metal were salvaged for recycling, while the heavy fiberglass hull was taken for proper disposal at a licensed waste site. The yard corner is clean dirt again. If you have an unwanted vessel taking up space, call our team at 806-542-2097.
When we take a boat apart and when we don’t
Typically, we check for soft spots in the deck before moving any vessel stored outdoors. Rain seeps through fitting holes all summer, making a hull far heavier than the dry specs say. Before our trailer leaves the site, property owners sign a release of liability. That paper protects you from any future claims or fees tied to the vessel once it leaves your land.
Job summary: boat removal in Lubbock
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1976 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 before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Lubbock County, TX |
We tell this as a typical Lubbock County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
Boat removal pricing questions in Lubbock
Are your haulers in Lubbock licensed and insured?
Yes, our crew is fully licensed and insured for all light marine salvage and heavy junk removal work. We bring our own truck and trailer, handle the winch gear ourselves, and clear the yard safely without putting any risk on your home insurance.
How much does boat removal cost in Lubbock?
Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The total cost depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, how hard it is to reach, its physical condition, and if we must cut the fiberglass to move it. Send us photos for a free upfront estimate.
From storage lots to docks in Lubbock County
We pick up boats across Lubbock County, in Slaton, Wolfforth, New Deal and Shallowater. Winter weather freezes the water trapped inside forgotten hulls, splitting old fiberglass seams and rusting out steel support stands. That cold snap makes the boat structurally weak, so removing it takes extra care before spring rains fill the bilge again.
Want the yard or the slip back in Lubbock? Call 806-542-2097 and our crew will plan the pickup.