Plenty of boats sit in yards or storage for years before anyone makes a move. A guy in San Antonio called us about a 1987 sailboat he bought cheap fifteen years back. It was tied off at a shared community dock, sitting low in the water with soft spots across the floor and a transom pulled clear away from the stringers. He never got the vessel running, and the water was slowly taking over.
The dock had loose boards and no real room to stand a crew, which made the boat removal tricky. Since the owner was missing the title, we helped him sort out the registration papers and a bill of sale first. He signed the release of liability at booking, which is how we handle every boat removal process. When our crew got out there, the boat was down in the slip. We backed our trailer up, pumped the hull out right at the dock, and floated the non-running vessel over to the public ramp.
Once it was loaded, we took the derelict sailboat in for proper disposal. Our crew checked for any hazardous fuel and oil first. We salvage usable metal parts for recycling, and the crushed fiberglass hull went straight to a San Antonio disposal facility that takes it. The dock was clear, and the owner had his paperwork finished. If you have an unwanted vessel sitting in San Antonio or Bexar County, call us at 866-994-1769 for a free upfront estimate.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Usually, we see older boats hold hundreds of pounds of hidden water weight. A full summer of rain soaks the foam under the floor, even if the cooler January weather firms up the dirt on shore. To save time on boat removal day, property owners can clear a wide path through any low branches and unhook all loose deck rigging before we arrive with our trailer.
Our San Antonio boat job on one page
| Job | Boat removal with salvage and recycling |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1987 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 | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Bexar County, TX |
Illustrative case from Bexar County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
Two questions from San Antonio boat owners
Are your haulers in San Antonio licensed and insured?
Yes, our crew is fully licensed and insured for all junk removal and boat removal services. We handle waterfront pickups, dock work, and hauling across San Antonio safely. You get an upfront estimate before booking, and the property owner signs a release of liability.
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
We do not drop whole boats at standard salvage yards. Our crew handles the complete removal and disposal. We check hazardous fluids, dismantle the vessel, separate metal for recycling, and take the remaining fiberglass to an approved commercial disposal facility.
Boat removal in Bexar County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Bexar County, in St. Hedwig, Converse, Helotes and Universal City. Winter rain saturates the interior wood and foam, making a neglected vessel twice as heavy to drag up a steep ramp. Getting it hauled out before the hull breaks apart saves your dock from extra damage.
Ready to let the boat go in San Antonio? Call 866-994-1769 and we’ll walk you through it.