March rain in Bothell had been running off the windshield of that 23-foot wakeboard boat for four winters, and the green moss on the vinyl seating showed it. A couple packing up their house for a condo downtown called us because the vessel was sitting at the very end of a long dirt lane, right where the moving van needed to park.
The motor was seized, the fuel hose was cracked right through, and a low service line swung about nine feet above the mud. Before we touched a winch, our crew checked the engine bay and tank for standing fuel to make sure nothing leaked into the soft ground. The owner had misplaced the state title, so we helped them sort out the registration record and a bill of sale, while the release of liability was signed when they booked. The boat trailer had dry-rotted tires that wouldn’t roll straight, but we hooked the frame, kept the hull clear of the wire, and pulled the entire rig onto our heavy vehicle.
We brought the vessel to a yard where our crew drained the remaining fluid, stripped the stainless fittings, and salvaged the aluminum hardware for metal recycling. The hull went to a licensed facility equipped for fiberglass disposal. The driveway was clear for the movers that afternoon. If you have an old boat sitting on your property, call us at 866-994-1769.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Typically, we find that rain in the Pacific Northwest turns a simple tow into a mud hole if the trailer tires have been sinking for years. To speed up your boat removal, clear away any loose gear, life jackets, or trash from the floorboards before we get there. It also helps to pump out any rainwater resting in the bilge so the vessel carries less dead weight when we load it.
The Bothell, WA boat removal in brief
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2005 wakeboard boat, about 23 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer at the end of a long dirt driveway |
| Who called | A couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| What was wrong | An engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | King County, WA |
This is how a job like this usually runs in King County. It is an example, not a customer file, and the photos are illustrative.
Boat owners in Bothell, WA often ask
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull non-running vessels out of backyards, side yards, and storage spots every week. Our crew handles the boat removal process even when the ground is tight or the wheels on your trailer are completely rotted. Call us to get an upfront estimate for your property.
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
We haul the junk boat from your dock or yard to our facility. First, hazardous fluids are drained and safety checks are completed. Then we salvage usable hardware and recycle all metal parts. The fiberglass hull is broken down and taken to a proper disposal site.
Boat removal in King County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across King County, in Seattle, Kent, Bellevue and Renton. Constant rainfall this time of year fills unattended hulls with hundreds of pounds of water and softens the dirt around the trailer jacks, making it harder to pull a boat onto the street without the right equipment.
Boat sitting in Bothell with nowhere to go? Call 866-994-1769.