January in Sheboygan turns any boat holding water into a block of solid ice. This 21 foot pontoon had sat in a marina slip through years of the lake winters, taking on snow until the deck bowed and frozen bilge water held it down. The owner called us because the yard fees had piled up higher than the value of the deck, and the pontoon had a hole the size of a fist near the stern.
We showed up early because the dock master wanted work done before the main yard opened. The title was in the owner’s name, and he signed our release of liability when he booked the boat removal process. Our crew brought out a trash pump to clear the wet sludge out of the aluminum tubes so the vessel would float high enough to move. A pontoon trailer that sits in snow gets stuck fast when the grease in the wheel bearings turns to paste, so we repacked those hubs right at the slip before backing our trailer down the icy ramp.
We pulled the boat out of the water and secured it for the trip. At our yard, our crew checked the engine for any remaining hazardous fluids before taking the vessel apart. Aluminum rails and hardware went for recycling, usable parts were salvaged, and the rest was disposed of properly at an approved facility. If you have a vessel tied up in Sheboygan County, call us at 920-605-9385.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we see wheel hubs snap on frozen ramps if the owner tries to yank a trailer that sat all winter. The deep cold in Sheboygan freezes condensation inside the frame tubing, which can split the metal from the inside out. You can speed up your boat removal by clearing a path through the snow to the hitch and making sure the tires hold enough air to roll onto our trailer.
Removal and disposal in Sheboygan, WI: the details
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2002 pontoon boat, about 21 feet |
| Where it sat | In a marina space with a stack of overdue bills |
| 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 agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | Sheboygan County, WI |
Composite example from Sheboygan County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Questions about boat disposal in Sheboygan, WI
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we haul boat trailers along with the vessel. If the tires are dry-rotted or the axle is frozen from sitting outdoors, our crew winches the whole rig onto our flatbed trailer for transport and proper disposal.
How do I get rid of my boat?
You start by calling us for a free upfront estimate based on the size and location of your vessel. Once you approve the pricing and sign the release of liability, our crew handles the haul-out, drayage, and dismantling.
Our boat removal service areas in Sheboygan County
We pick up boats across Sheboygan County, in Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, Kohler and Cedar Grove. Winter weather in eastern Wisconsin fills open hulls with ice that adds thousands of pounds of dead weight. That extra load strains dock lines, sinks derelict pontoons at their slips, and makes winter boat removal a job that requires heavy pumps before the hull can move.
Call 920-605-9385 with the boat’s size, where it sits and whether it has a trailer, and we’ll take it from there in Sheboygan.