The first thing I looked for was the waterline on that 20-foot fiberglass hull. A man in Middletown called us about an old sloop tied off at a shared community dock, sitting five inches lower than a vessel that size ought to sit. He bought it cheap fifteen years back and never got the small inboard running. Now the fuel line was cracked clean through, the bilges were full of rainwater, and neighbors wanted the slip back for the spring.
Our crew walked out on a wooden dock with loose boards that would not take much weight, so we kept our heavy gear on the bank. Before we pulled a rope, we sorted out who owned the boat, because the caller had never transferred the title, and the registered owner signed the release of liability. We pumped the hull dry right there at the dock using our own electric pump, checked the engine for loose hazardous oil and fuel, and worked the vessel over to the public ramp. The trailer tires had dry rot, so we used our trailer with an electric winch to pull the non-running boat out of the water.
At the yard, our crew dismantled the deck fittings and salvaged the winches and stainless hardware for recycling. What was left of the fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility in the county. The boat owner kept his release papers, the community got its dock space back, and his yard is clear. If you have derelict boats taking up space on your waterfront or in your yard in Middletown or Monmouth County, call us at 866-994-1769.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Usually, we see hull damage worsen after the spring thaw, when trapped ice melts and leaves cracks wide open. Waterfront property owners can speed up the boat removal process by clearing a path from the water to the driveway and pumping out standing rain water before our crew arrives. These two simple steps save time once our truck gets to the site.
Job summary: boat removal in Middletown
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1980 sloop, about 20 feet |
| Where it sat | Tied off at a shared community dock, low in the water |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | An engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Monmouth County, NJ |
We tell this as a typical Monmouth County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
Middletown owners ask about boat removal
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we take boat trailers right along with unwanted vessels. If the tires are flat or the axle is rusted, our crew loads the trailer and the boat together onto our trailer or pulls it clear. The cost is included in your free estimate.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Send us a photo of the vessel where it sits for an upfront estimate. We check the pricing details, bring our crew to your waterfront property or yard, handle the removal and disposal, and ensure responsible disposal and recycling of the metals.
Junk boat removal around Middletown, NJ
We pick up boats across Monmouth County, in Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch and Rumson. April rains fill open cockpits fast around here, making a junk boat heavy and hard to tow. A sunken pontoon or sailboat sitting in salt water gets stuck in the mud quickly, so getting it out early keeps the job straightforward for everyone involved.
Start with a free estimate: call 866-994-1769 about the boat in Middletown.