The photos sent from Staten Island showed a twenty-foot runabout with a cracked windshield and sun-split seats, sitting behind a house. What the photos missed was the four-inch clearance through the side gate and the fact that the vessel sat on wooden jack stands with no trailer anywhere nearby. The owner bought this vessel fifteen years ago for a song, never got the inboard-outboard turning, and finally decided to clear the grass.
Before we rolled a truck, we made sure the paperwork was clear. The registered owner had signed off, and the property owner signed our release of liability form. Once our crew got on site, the real trick was the narrow side yard. A boat without a trailer sits heavy. I have seen plenty of hull bottoms gouged by hasty moves, so we placed carpeted skids, drained the hazardous fluids from the engine block, rolled the vessel upright, and backed our trailer right under the keel.
The engine block and iron fittings were salvaged for metal recycling, while the cracked fiberglass hull was hauled to an approved disposal facility that takes composite structures. The yard corner is clean dirt now, and the owner has his side access back. If you have non-running unwanted vessels sitting around Staten Island or anywhere in Richmond County, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
Why we look for leaks before anything else
Typically, we see hulls heavy with trapped rainwater after the April thaw opens up old gelcoat cracks. Water sitting in the bilge can add hundreds of pounds to a junk boat before we even start the boat removal process. If you want to save time, clear out any loose personal gear from the storage lockers and make sure the path from the gate to the waterfront or driveway is completely clear of lawn furniture before our arrival.
Boat disposal services in Staten Island: how it went
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1976 open-bow runabout, about 20 feet |
| Where it sat | On jack stands in a back corner of the yard, no trailer under it |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Free estimate, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Richmond County, NY |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Richmond County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
Two questions from Staten Island boat owners
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we remove storm-damaged, derelict, and sunken vessels, including a pontoon or sailboat smashed on a dock. Our crew brings the equipment to winch out ruined hulls, handle the hazardous fluids safely, and transport the remains away for proper disposal.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Send us photos of the vessel and where it sits so we can provide a free estimate. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge depending on size and access. Once you sign the release of liability, our crew handles the full boat removal and disposal.
Boats we pick up across Richmond County, NY
We pick up boats across Richmond County and the towns around Staten Island. The spring rain here soaks into rotted decks and fills hidden hull cavities, making old vessels double their weight if left sitting outside. That extra moisture makes proper boat removal services a lot harder if the hull has been resting in wet grass for years.
Ready to let the boat go in Staten Island? Call 866-994-1769 and we’ll walk you through it.