The last time anyone rode this 11 foot jet ski across a lake was summer of 2018. It sat inside a covered storage bay in Coon Rapids until the facility owner got tired of chasing late rent from a tenant who had moved away. He needed that bay open for a paying customer, so he gave us a call.
The fiberglass hull had a split along the side and the pump was locked up solid. Rolling it out turned into the real project because both trailer bearings were frozen tight and the tires were cracked right down to the cord. Before moving the unit, we verified who held the legal authority to sign off on the property, and the owner executed our release of liability paperwork. Our crew checked the engine bay for fuel leaks or standing fluids first, then replaced the trailer tires and packed fresh bearings right on the concrete. We hooked the rig up to our truck and pulled the junk boat away without dragging it across his pavement.
At the yard, the motor and metal trailer went for recycling and salvage, while the ruined hull was taken to an approved facility for proper disposal. The storage manager kept his signed copy showing the derelict vessel was gone. If you have non-running watercraft taking up space in Anoka County, call our team at 763-373-4383.
What fifteen years of boat storage taught me
Usually, we find that boat trailers sitting through a Minnesota winter collect trapped water that freezes, bursts the seals, and ruins the hubs. Checking the tire dry-rot and bearing grease before moving a vessel tells us whether the trailer can roll or if we need to haul the entire boat removal setup onto our flatbed trailer.
What this boat removal in Coon Rapids, MN involved
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1987 jet ski, about 11 feet |
| Where it sat | In a covered storage space whose renter had stopped paying |
| Who called | A storage facility owner tired of chasing a renter |
| What was wrong | A cracked hull and a seized pump |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | Anoka County, MN |
Representative example of boat removal in Anoka County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Cost questions from Coon Rapids, MN owners
Is boat removal free?
No. Boat removal services require labor, transport, and facility fees for disposal. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge, which varies based on the size of your vessel, its location, and its overall condition. We provide a clear estimate up front before any work begins.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes. Our crew handles boat removal process jobs for vessel hulls on a dock, tied up at a marina, or sunken along waterfront property owners’ land. We check for hazardous leaks before pulling any craft from the water for final disposal.
Boat removal in Anoka County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Anoka County, in Columbus, East Bethel, Ham Lake and Oak Grove. March cold hardens old rubber and seals moisture inside wheel hubs, turning a simple tow into a slow job if you try to drag an unwanted vessel without checking the axle first.
Ready to let the boat go in Coon Rapids? Call 763-373-4383 and we’ll walk you through it.