A narrow gravel driveway running past a rental duplex in Aloha, OR, was the only path to the back yard. The property manager called us after a tenant moved out and left an old 19-foot open-bow runabout behind. It was sitting on a trailer that had sunk an inch into the soggy damp ground, tucked behind the rear porch.
Rain had poured into that hull for years. Soft spots covered the deck floor, and the transom had pulled completely away from the wooden stringers. Up front, the trailer bearings were totally seized, and the rubber on both tires was cracked straight through to the wire rim. Before we touched a strap, the property manager signed the release of liability. We checked the vessel for fuel and other hazardous fluids first. Since the rotted hull was too far gone to travel whole, our crew used our own tools and trailer to dismantle the fiberglass craft on site and load the sections by hand.
Metal fittings went to a scrap yard where metal is recycled, usable hardware was salvaged, and the remaining hull went to an Oregon disposal facility that accepts fiberglass boats. The property manager got a clean gravel pad back for the next tenant. For boat removal in Washington County, call 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we check the trailer frame before touching the winch. March rains in the Pacific Northwest put water in the bilge, making a non-running vessel far heavier than its dry weight. Cracks on tire sidewalls mean the rubber will fail the moment the hull shifts. When bearings show orange rust, our crew knows the wheels will lock up immediately, so we haul the rig straight onto our flatbed.
The facts of the Aloha job
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1987 open-bow runabout, about 19 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 | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | Washington County, OR |
Composite example from Washington County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Cost questions from Aloha, OR owners
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
Yes, we transport unwanted vessels directly to approved disposal facilities and scrap yards. Our crew handles the loading and hauling for you. Before we move anything, we check for hazardous fluids, and usable metal hardware is saved for recycling whenever possible.
How much does boat removal cost in Aloha?
Jobs start at our $400 minimum service charge. The final pricing depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, how hard it is to reach, its overall condition, and whether we must dismantle it on site. We provide a free estimate after seeing photos of the boat and trailer.
Boats we pick up across Washington County, OR
We pick up boats across Washington County, in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard and Forest Grove. Constant rain turned the grass soft under this runabout, letting the heavy tires sink deep into the mud. Wet fiberglass also holds extra water weight, which makes pulling a derelict hull off a tight suburban plot a much slower job.
For boat removal and disposal in Aloha, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.