The first thing I looked at was the gap between the transom and the main stringers. It was wide enough to insert my three fingers, meaning the wood inside had rotted to mud. A homeowner in New Orleans called us because this 28-foot express cruiser had sat on wooden jack stands in his back yard for five years, and he wanted his grass back for a vegetable garden. It had no trailer underneath it, twin engines rusted in the bilge, and floorboards so soft you would step straight through into the hull if you were not careful.
The real headache was reaching it. A lawn sprinkler had kept the earth soggy between the side yard and the street. Ground that soft will swallow truck tires fast. Before we moved anything, the owner signed the release of liability. We laid heavy rubber mats across the grass to build a solid track, drained the fuel tank, and checked for other hazardous fluids in the crankcase. To haul out non-running unwanted vessels without a rig under them, our crew jacked the hull up, set cribbing under the keel, and backed our trailer straight underneath.
We winched the vessel down, lashed it tight with straps, and pulled out onto the pavement without leaving a rut. Metals like aluminum and copper went to salvage and recycling, while the heavy fiberglass hull was brought to a licensed disposal facility. The owner got his side yard back down to clean dirt. If you have derelict boats or boat trailers taking up space in New Orleans or Orleans Parish, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Typically, we find that January brings cooler air that firms up wet soil, but a summer of Gulf rain has usually filled every hidden cavity with water. That extra weight changes how we plan a boat removal process. When asking for a free estimate up front, clear pictures of the fiberglass hull, the state of the tires if it sits on a rig, and any trees along the path out help us give an accurate upfront cost.
The New Orleans, LA boat removal in brief
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1999 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 homeowner who wanted the side yard back for a garden |
| 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 kept by the owner |
| Area | Orleans Parish, LA |
An example drawn from the kind of boat jobs we do in Orleans Parish; it is not a specific customer’s job. The pictures are illustrative.
Questions about boat disposal in New Orleans, LA
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew removes boats from backyards, side yards, and storage pads across the region. We handle non-running craft, pontoon boats, and hulls stuck on blocks without wheels. We bring the gear needed to move the vessel safely to the driveway without ruining your lawn.
Can I get rid of a boat without title?
Yes, property owners can clear abandoned vessels, but the right paperwork must be completed first. Before our truck arrives, the rightful owner or landholder signs a release of liability. We help you sort out the legal authorization required before any vessel goes for disposal or recycling.
Boats we pick up across Orleans Parish, LA
We pick up boats across Orleans Parish and out to Kenner, Jean Lafitte, Gretna and Westwego. Winter weather keeps the humidity down, but months of standing dampness leave old foam logging hundreds of pounds of hidden water weight. That extra load matters when pulling a hull off a waterfront lot or soft yard.
Send a few photos or call 866-994-1769, and we will price your boat removal in New Orleans.