March brought deep cold across Plymouth, freezing four inches of stagnant water inside the pontoon hull. The vessel was a nineteen-foot 2002 model with a faded bimini top, tied off at a shared community dock and sitting heavy in the water. The owner bought it cheap fifteen years back, never got the motor running, and finally called us before it went all the way under.
A hole the size of a fist near the stern had filled the logs, and saltwater corrosion ran the full length of the keel. To make it harder, the dock had loose deck boards that gave no firm footing for our crew. Because the vessel registration belonged to a previous owner, we helped sort out who had the legal right to give it up before booking. The owner signed the release of liability, and we pulled up with our trailer. We checked for hazardous fluids, pumped the pontoons dry right at the dock edge, and eased the boat over to the ramp. A quick glance told me the wheel bearings on the old bunk setup were completely frozen from winter storage, so we winched it straight onto our trailer using our own gear.
Back at the yard, we pulled off usable deck hardware to salvage good parts. The aluminum pontoons were cut for metal recycling, and the ruined flooring went for proper disposal. If you have an unwanted boat on a dock or yard in Plymouth, call 866-994-1769 for complete boat removal services.
What a trailer says about the boat on it
Typically, we see a junk boat sit through two or three brutal seasons before the call comes in. Cold northern weather turns small hull cracks into split seams when trapped water expands into ice. To save time on pickup day, clear away loose garbage from the deck and unhook any rotted cover straps before our arrival.
The facts of the Plymouth job
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2002 pontoon boat, about 19 feet |
| Where it sat | Tied off at a shared community dock, low in the water |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | Corrosion along the keel and a hole the size of a fist near the stern |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Plymouth County, MA |
This is how a job like this usually runs in Plymouth County. It is an example, not a customer file, and the photos are illustrative.
Two questions from Plymouth boat owners
How do I get rid of my boat?
Send us photos of the vessel, trailer, and surrounding space so we can provide an upfront estimate. Our crew handles the boat removal process, winching the vessel onto our trailer for hauling and responsible disposal. We charge a $400 minimum service charge, depending on size, location, and condition.
Can I get rid of a boat without title?
We handle boat removal when property owners or caretakers hold proper paperwork proving authority over the vessel. We sort out the necessary documents beforehand so the release of liability is completed before our trailer leaves with the boat.
Boat pickup around Plymouth County
We pick up boats across Plymouth County, in Bridgewater, Brockton, Abington and Marshfield. Winter weather freezes water trapped inside a fiberglass hull or metal log, making the boat double its original weight. That ice delays pumping, locks up rusted trailer axles, and makes a simple waterfront haul much harder to navigate.
Send a few photos or call 866-994-1769, and we will price your boat removal in Plymouth.