The shared driveway behind the rental duplex was barely wider than a pickup truck, and a neighbor needed to park there every night. That was the main problem when a property manager called us about a derelict 1970 jet ski taking up space in Gardena. The former tenant had moved out and left the non-running vessel sitting on a rusty single-axle trailer right against the rear unit.
The fiberglass hull had a long stress crack along the bottom, and the jet pump was completely seized. Before our crew touched a bolt or rolled a tire, we confirmed the property manager had the legal right to dispose of abandoned property on the waterfront parcel, and the release of liability was signed by the property owner at booking. We checked for hazardous fuel and oil remaining in the tank, drained the lines, then rolled the unit onto our trailer. When a small boat trailer has sat on dirt for years, the wheel bearings usually freeze up the second you try to turn them, so we winch the whole rig up with heavy straps rather than drag it behind us.
We pulled the load out through Gardena without blocking the neighbor for more than ten minutes. Back at our yard, we salvage what is usable from the engine and send the stripped fiberglass hull to a licensed facility that processes old boats. If you have an unwanted vessel in Los Angeles County, call 866-994-1769 for our boat removal services.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Typically, we see small hull cracks turn into split seams after a winter storm fills an open boat with water. Water weight can easily double the mass of a pontoon or sailboat sitting on a flat tire. Having the owner sign a release of liability before our trailer leaves the yard keeps the property rights clear if an old lien or missing title comes up later.
What this boat removal in Gardena, CA involved
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 jet ski, about 11 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer behind a rental duplex |
| Who called | A property manager whose tenant left the boat behind |
| What was wrong | A cracked hull and a seized pump |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Los Angeles County, CA |
Representative example of boat removal in Los Angeles County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Boat removal pricing questions in Gardena
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we take boat trailers along with the vessel. Whether you have a pontoon on a double axle or a jet ski on a light frame, our crew hauls the entire rig away together so your yard is completely clear.
How much does boat removal cost in Gardena?
Our boat removal process starts with a free estimate up front when you send us photos. Pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The total cost depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, its condition, and whether we have to dismantle or cut up the hull to move it.
Boat removal in Los Angeles County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Los Angeles County, in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Long Beach and Glendale. January storms in California dump heavy rain into uncovered hulls, filling old bilges and making a non-running junk boat twice as heavy to lift out of a narrow driveway.
Ready to let the boat go in Gardena? Call 866-994-1769 and we’ll walk you through it.