The owner told me he needed his driveway clear so the moving van could pull all the way to the garage. He and his wife were moving into a condo in Pine Hills, and this 20-foot open-bow runabout had sat at the end of the lane since the motor quit. The sun had dry-rotted the vinyl, the floor had soft spots, and the transom was pulling away from the wood stringers underneath.
He had the old title tucked in a shoebox in his kitchen. We sat at the table, checked the numbers, and the owner signed the release of liability right then. Getting the vessel out was tricky because both trailer tires were split and the wheel bearings had rusted solid. Our crew did not try to tow that old rig down the road. We checked for hazardous fluids like leftover fuel and crankcase oil first, then pulled the boat and its tired trailer straight onto our flatbed and bound everything down tight.
The steel engine block and aluminum trim were stripped for recycling, and the fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility in Orange County. The couple handed off their keys to the house with a clear driveway behind them. If you have an unwanted vessel sitting in Pine Hills, call 866-994-1769.
What I check first on every boat
Typically, we find that boat removal takes longer when the hull has gathered hundreds of pounds of hidden water weight. March gives us firmer ground under the wheels, but winter rain in Florida soaks deep into the flotation foam under the deck. Before our crew arrives, clear out any life jackets, trash, or old anchors from the storage lockers, and trim back any overhanging tree branches along the driveway so our haul vehicle has room to work.
Job summary: boat removal in Pine Hills
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1999 open-bow runabout, about 20 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer at the end of a long dirt driveway |
| Who called | A couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| What was wrong | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | Orange County, FL |
Illustrative case from Orange County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
Cost questions from Pine Hills, FL owners
Is boat removal free?
No. Boat removal is a paid service because haulage and landfill fees for fiberglass cost money. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge depending on the size, location, and condition of the vessel. We give you a free estimate upfront before any work starts.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we handle boat removal for non-running and derelict vessels tied to a dock or marina slip. If the boat is sunken or partially submerged, our crew brings the right gear to raise or strap the hull so we can load it safely onto our trailer.
Boat removal and disposal near Pine Hills
We pick up boats across Orange County, in Orlando, Apopka, Bay Lake and Winter Garden. High humidity and heavy downpours speed up floor rot in a boat left out on a trailer. Rain gets into the bilge, sits against the transom wood, and freezes up old trailer brakes, which means we have to winch the whole setup out carefully.
For boat removal and disposal in Pine Hills, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.