A Springdale farmer wanted his grass back to expand his cattle pasture along the back fence. He was clearing out scrub oak when he tripped over an abandoned thirty-foot express cruiser sitting upside down in the dirt behind his barn. Mildew had taken over the cabin, and the head was full of foul, standing water. The vessel had sat there long enough for weed roots to web through the fiberglass hull.
Because the boat was not his, we had to verify who owned the land and establish his right to clear it before moving anything. The land owner signed a release of liability to clear the way for us. Getting our rig back there meant navigating a slick, muddy farm track and a small creek crossing. Once at the field, our crew rolled the heavy boat upright, set wooden blocks beneath it, and winched our trailer underneath. I could tell the hull had been sitting directly on damp soil for decades because the gelcoat had entirely rotted through on the starboard side.
We checked for hazardous fluids and drained the remaining fuel tanks before any cutting began. We hauled the hull away, where all the iron and aluminum engine parts were recycled, and the remaining fiberglass went to a licensed disposal facility. The farmer got his clean pasture line back without buying a winch or chancing an injury. If you have an unwanted vessel on your property in Washington County, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Usually, we run into trouble on winter jobs when thick ice fills the bilge and tires freeze solid into the red clay. A derelict boat holds hundreds of pounds of hidden ice weight after a hard freeze. For a fair upfront estimate, send us a clear photo of the bow, the trailer tongue, and any narrow gates or trees along the path out.
Springdale boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 express cruiser, about 30 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 | Mildew through the cabin and the head full of standing water |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Washington County, AR |
Representative example of boat removal in Washington County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Two questions from Springdale boat owners
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us for a free estimate before booking your boat removal. Once you agree on the pricing, our crew brings our own trucks to load the vessel. We haul away pantoons, jet skis, and sailboats, process any hazardous fluids, and make sure metal gets recycled while fiberglass goes to proper disposal facilities.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we handle boat removal for non-running, storm-damaged, or sunken boats right at the dock or marina. Whether your vessel is resting on waterfront blocks or tied to a slip, our people set up the winches and straps to pull it out cleanly without damaging nearby structures.
Our boat removal service areas in Washington County
We pick up boats across Washington County, in Fayetteville, Tontitown, Goshen and Farmington. March rain in Springdale turns quiet low spots into deep mud overnight. That extra moisture makes heavy hulls sink deep into soft ground, which means we have to adjust how we block and winch a boat so we do not tear up your yard.
Call 866-994-1769 with the boat’s size, where it sits and whether it has a trailer, and we’ll take it from there in Springdale.