The moment the trailer tires cracked free from the wet snow, the HOA guy let out his breath. That 19-foot open-bow runabout had sat in the Oyster Bay overflow lot for three years, fading under the weather with its split vinyl seats and a spiderwebbed windshield. He had mailed three warning letters to the owner of record without an answer. Finally, the board called us for boat removal so they could free up the space.
The boat removal process started with the paperwork. The old title was gone, so we helped the board sort out the registration records and a bill of sale, and the property owner signed our release of liability before we pulled onto the gravel. Winter in New York makes everything stiff. Our crew checked the bilge and tank for motor oil or fuel leaks first. Then we backed our trailer into position. I could tell the wheel bearings on the old boat trailer had seized solid from sitting in slush, so we skidded the rig up onto our deck with a winch and strapped the whole vessel down firm.
Our own crew hauled the derelict vessel out during the narrow morning window the HOA allowed for heavy trucks. Back at our yard, the metal fittings, cleat hardware and aluminum trim were salvaged for recycling, while the scrapped fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility. The board got their gravel space back clear and dry. If you have non-running unwanted vessels sitting around Nassau County, call All Star Hauling at 866-994-1769 for your boat removal.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Typically, we see spring thaws turn a neglected boat hull into a heavy bathtub if the drain plug was left in over the winter. Deep cold freezes that trapped water solid, cracking seams and adding hundreds of pounds of dead weight. Before our crew arrives, clearing a path through any yard debris and removing heavy personal gear from the cabin saves real time on the day of pickup.
Our Oyster Bay boat job on one page
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 open-bow runabout, about 19 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in an HOA overflow lot |
| Who called | An HOA board member who had sent three letters already |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Nassau County, NY |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Nassau County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
Boat owners in Oyster Bay, NY often ask
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we remove vessels right from a dock or marina slip. Our licensed and insured crew handles floating hulls, storm-damaged craft and sunken boats. We secure the craft, handle the boat removal carefully, and tow it away on our trailer for complete disposal and salvage.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us or send a photo of your vessel to get a free estimate. Our upfront pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge, depending on boat size, condition, location, and dismantling needs. Once booked, our crew handles the pickup, transport, recycling, and responsible disposal of the hull.
Boat removal in Nassau County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Nassau County, in Old Westbury, Glen Cove, Muttontown and Garden City. March slush and freezing rain fill unsealed hulls with ice, adding heavy water weight and freezing tires directly to the soil. That cold weather makes moving a stored pontoon, sailboat or powerboat harder, but our truck handles waterfront property owners and tight lots in any month.
For boat removal and disposal in Oyster Bay, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.