You can learn half the story of a vessel before you even look at the hull just by checking the trailer tires. When our crew pulled into a Spokane storage facility this past April, the sailboat sat on dry-rotted rubber that had flattened down to the rims years ago. A storage facility owner called us because the renter had stopped paying long ago, leaving a 23-foot sloop with its mast stepped down on the deck.
The boat sat in a covered stall facing an aisle barely wider than our trailer. Inside the cabin, an old battery had leaked acid, and old fuel in the bilge smelled like varnish. Since this derelict vessel belonged to a missing tenant, we helped the property owner sort out who had the legal right to clear it. Once the owner signed our release of liability, we checked for hazardous fluids before touching a bolt. We pumped out the bad fuel and pulled the dead battery so nothing would spill on the concrete. Our crew winched the sailboat out of the tight stall, loaded it onto our trailer, and tied it down with heavy straps.
We hauled the junk boat away to salvage the aluminum mast, deck hardware, and lead keel for recycling. The stripped fiberglass hull went to an approved facility for proper disposal. The owner got their storage space back, completely swept clean. If you need boat removal in Spokane County, call 866-994-1769 for your free estimate.
When we take a boat apart and when we don’t
Typically, we see boat trailers in Spokane with seized wheel bearings after sitting through cold winters. Once, an owner tried towing an old vessel with frozen brakes and snapped the axle right in the yard. For responsible disposal, we salvage usable hardware like metal cleats and aluminum rails, while the unusable fiberglass goes directly to a disposal facility.
The Spokane, WA boat removal in brief
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2005 sloop, about 23 feet |
| Where it sat | In a covered storage space whose renter had stopped paying |
| Who called | A storage facility owner tired of chasing a renter |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Spokane County, WA |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Spokane County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
Boat removal pricing questions in Spokane
How much does boat removal cost in Spokane?
Boat removal pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The total cost depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, how hard it is to reach, its condition, and whether our crew must dismantle it on site. Send us photos to get a free estimate.
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we do. Our boat removal process covers non-running, sunken, abandoned, and storm-damaged boats at docks, marinas, or private yards. Our crew brings our own trailer and heavy equipment to secure and haul damaged vessels safely.
Our boat removal service areas in Spokane County
We pick up boats across Spokane County, in Spokane Valley, Deer Park, Liberty Lake and Airway Heights. Spokane gives us a few dry months when the ground stays firm enough to back a heavy trailer up to a waterfront dock or side yard without sinking into the mud.
Send a few photos or call 866-994-1769, and we will price your boat removal in Spokane.