The narrow wooden gate on the side driveway in Trenton was locked shut, and snow was drifted up against the latch. Behind it sat a 11-foot 1980 jet ski on a single-axle trailer, buried up to the frame. The owners called us because they were downsizing to a condo and could not take this non-running vessel with them. It had a cracked fiberglass hull and a seized pump from years of sitting out in the cold.
I met the owners in the garage, where we found the old title sitting inside a shoebox. Once the property owners signed the release of liability at booking, our crew went to work. The hard part was the trailer itself: the wheel bearings were completely seized from rust and both tires were split straight through the tread. Before we moved the unit, we checked the motor for any hazardous fluids or fuel leaks. We put our own trailer right up to the gate, winch-dragged the dead rig up the ramp, and strapped the whole assembly down tight.
The hull went to a licensed facility that takes derelict vessel hulls, while the frame was broken down so metal recycled properly and any usable scrap went to salvage. We swept the side yard clean of rubber fragments and rust before we left. If you have an unwanted vessel sitting on your property in Mercer County, call our team at 866-994-1769 for junk boat disposal.
Why we look for leaks before anything else
Usually, we tell people that winter weather turns old trailer grease into solid glue. Deep cold freezes trapped rain inside the hull, locks up brake drums, and hides rotten tires under snow banks. When you ask us for an estimate, clear photos help us see what we are up against. Send pictures of the hull condition, the trailer wheels, and the path out to the street so our upfront pricing stays solid.
Job summary: boat removal in Trenton
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1980 jet ski, about 11 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer along the side of a house, behind a locked gate |
| 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 up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Mercer County, NJ |
We tell this as a typical Mercer County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
How pricing works for boat removal in Trenton
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
Yes, our junk removal service handles full boat removal and disposal. We haul the vessel off your property, dock, or waterfront lot, pull any reusable parts for salvage, and drop the rest at a licensed disposal facility that handles old fiberglass and scrap hulls.
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal is a paid service. We provide a free estimate before booking based on the size of the vessel, where it sits, and how hard it is to move. We charge a $400 minimum service charge to bring our truck, trailer, and insured crew to your site.
Junk boat removal around Trenton, NJ
We pick up boats across Mercer County, in Hightstown, Pennington and Hopewell. January weather brings deep freezes that lock up wheel hubs and freeze trapped bilge water solid. That extra ice adds heavy weight and makes frozen junk boat hulls brittle, which changes how our crew winches a non-running pontoon, sailboat, or powerboat onto our trailer safely.
Ready to let the boat go in Trenton? Call 866-994-1769 and we’ll walk you through it.