The winches groaned, the straps pulled tight, and that 24 foot sailboat finally rolled off the mud where it had sat for years. A local farmer found the vessel upside down in a field behind his barn while clearing a fence line. The fiberglass hull was intact, but it had faded gelcoat, sun-split seats, and a cracked windshield from years in the sun. He needed junk removal fast before the spring rains turned his property into a swamp.
Getting to it meant navigating a muddy farm track and a creek crossing. Before moving anything, our crew checked for leaks and fluids to keep the ground clean. Sorting out the title paperwork took a little time, but the owner signed the release of liability once we had everything lined up. I walked the trail first to check the ground. When you pull a boat that has been sitting, you always check the trailer tires and axle spindle for deep corrosion so the rig does not snap in half mid-pull. We rolled the vessel upright, blocked it safely, and slid our trailer right underneath.
We hauled the rig out to our lot for disposal. Recycling the metal came first, and the remaining fiberglass went to a disposal facility built to take it. The farmer got his clean pasture back with no liability left on his hands. If you have non-running unwanted vessels sitting on your property in Wellington, call us at 866-994-1769 for a free estimate.
When we take a boat apart and when we don’t
Typically, we see afternoon thunderstorms flood open hulls, adding hundreds of pounds of water weight while rusting the trailer frame from the inside out. To speed up your boat removal, clear a path through any overgrown brush before our truck arrives. Gathering all hull registration papers and keys ahead of time also helps our crew start the boat removal process right away.
Removal and disposal in Wellington, FL: the details
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 sloop, about 24 feet |
| Where it sat | Upside down in a field behind a barn |
| Who called | A farmer who found it when he cleared the fence line |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Palm Beach County, FL |
Representative example of boat removal in Palm Beach County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Common boat removal questions in Wellington, FL
Are your haulers in Wellington licensed and insured?
Yes, our crew is fully licensed and insured for all boat removal services. Property owners do not have to worry about damage or accidents on their land. We handle the boat removal process safely using our own equipment from start to finish.
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we take boat trailers along with the vessel. If the trailer tires are dry-rotted or the frame is rusted through, our crew safely secures it onto our flatbed trailer for proper disposal and recycling. Upfront pricing is provided during your estimate.
Boat removal in Palm Beach County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Palm Beach County, in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Jupiter. Heavy April rains quickly fill open cockpits, making a derelict pontoon or sailboat much heavier to winch out of a waterfront yard or marina dock.
Got a boat that needs to leave Wellington? Call 866-994-1769 for a free estimate.