The narrow service gate at the marina was the first hurdle, especially with a snowpack narrowing the drive. The owner had bought this 23-foot sloop back in 2009 with big plans, but it sat at the dock until the slip fees piled up too high. The gelcoat had turned chalky, the seats were split open by the sun, and the windshield had a jagged crack right down the middle.
We had to pull off this boat removal before the waterfront got busy for the morning. The title was missing, so we cleared the registration and a bill of sale before setting foot on the dock, and the owner signed the release of liability when he booked the job. Before moving the non-running vessel, we checked for hazardous fluids and pumped out the bilge water right at the dock. Our crew then floated the hull down to the ramp. I looked at the old trailer it had been sitting on and saw rust flaking off the leaf springs and dry-rotted rubber. We skipped using his rig entirely, hauled the vessel onto our trailer with our own winch, and pulled out.
We hauled the vessel away for dismantling and responsible disposal. Reusable hardware and metal went to recycling, salvaged parts were set aside, and the discarded fiberglass went to an approved facility. The yard cleared his tab, and his dock space was empty again. If you have an unwanted boat or a derelict pontoon in Hempstead or Nassau County, call us at 866-994-1769.
What a trailer says about the boat on it
Typically, we check every frame before towing because deep cold freezes trapped bilge water inside a fiberglass hull, expanding it until the stringers snap. Winter weather in New York also locks up wheel bearings and leaves boat trailers frozen to the dirt. When inspecting a rig, cracks around the tongue weld or stiff grease on the spindles tell us if the axle will survive the trip or if we must load the entire unit onto our haul trailer instead.
Boat disposal services in Hempstead: how it went
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1976 sloop, about 23 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 | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| 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.
Two questions from Hempstead boat owners
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we handle boat removal for floating vessels tied to a slip or a private dock. Our crew pumps out standing water, secures the hull, and works the boat to the nearest launch ramp so we can load it onto our trailer for hauling and disposal.
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
Yes, our boat removal process includes taking old vessels to specialized facilities. We strip useful metal, hardware, and usable parts for salvage and recycling first, then take the remaining fiberglass hull to a licensed facility designed for proper disposal.
Boats we pick up across Nassau County, NY
We pick up boats across Nassau County, in Old Westbury, Glen Cove, Muttontown and Garden City. February weather brings freezing rain and heavy snow that fills open hulls with ice, adding hundreds of pounds of dead weight and freezing wheel hubs solid. That extra weight changes how we balance the load at the ramp and requires heavy equipment to move safely.
For boat removal and disposal in Hempstead, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.