You can usually tell how a boat story ends by looking at the trailer tires. When a couple called us to a Raleigh estate they were settling, the two tires on this single personal watercraft rig were split clear through to the wire, resting on frozen mud in the side yard in February. They were downsizing to a condo and could not leave this non-running 1984 jet ski behind for the next property owners.
The 11-foot vessel had a cracked fiberglass hull and a seized pump from sitting out in the Wake County cold. Ice was heavy inside the bilge. We pulled a shoebox of old registration papers out of the garage with the owner, and he signed the release of liability when he paid the deposit. Before we touched a winch, our crew checked the jet ski for hazardous oil or fuel leaks so nothing spilled on the lawn. Since the trailer wheel bearings were rusted solid, we bypassed the old axle entirely, pulled the vessel and trailer together up onto our trailer, and strapped the whole rig down.
We brought it back to our yard where metal was stripped for recycling, usable parts were salvaged, and the rest went to a facility that takes old fiberglass hulls. The yard was left bare, and the owner kept his signed paper for the estate files. If you need boat removal in Raleigh, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
Why we look for leaks before anything else
Typically, we check how deep a trailer has sunk before we bring our truck onto a yard. Winter ice can freeze a rusty axle straight to the ground, so we carry heavy skids to slide a vessel out without tearing up the turf. When sending photos for an upfront estimate, show us the fiberglass hull, the state of the trailer tires, and the whole path back to the street.
Removal and disposal in Raleigh, NC: the details
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1984 jet ski, about 11 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in the yard of an estate the family was settling |
| Who called | A couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| What was wrong | A cracked hull and a seized pump |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Wake County, NC |
We tell this as a typical Wake County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
What callers in Raleigh want to know
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us at 866-994-1769 for a free estimate based on your photos. After you book the job and sign the release of liability, our crew arrives with our trailer, handles the proper disposal of hazardous fluids, and hauls the vessel away for salvage and recycling.
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we do boat removal and disposal for whole rigs. When property owners want old boat trailers gone alongside unwanted vessels, we load the boat and trailer together onto our equipment. We ensure responsible disposal or scrap metal recycling for both pieces.
Boat pickup around Wake County
We pick up boats across Wake County, in Apex, Garner, Holly Springs and Knightdale. Cold winter rain settles in open hulls and freezes solid by morning, adding hundreds of pounds of water weight to a derelict craft. That extra ice turns a quick haul into a heavier job, so getting a junk boat off the lawn before the hard freeze saves time and work.
Got a boat that needs to leave Raleigh? Call 866-994-1769 for a free estimate.