The winch line went tight, the tires broke free from the frozen mud with a loud pop, and the hull finally slid onto our trailer. A farmer in Edmond called us after clearing a fence line behind his barn and finding a 22-foot wakeboard boat sitting upside down in the weeds. He had no idea how long it had been there, but the fuel line was cracked clear through, and the engine was locked up solid.
Getting to it meant bringing our truck over a soft farm track and crossing a creek bed in cold February weather. Before moving anything, we checked the tank for trapped fuel and oil to ensure no hazardous fluids would spill into the dirt. The farmer found the old vessel title tucked inside a garage shoebox, and he signed our release of liability at booking. We brought in heavy straps, rolled the fiberglass hull upright onto wood blocks, and backed our trailer directly underneath to winch it up.
Our crew hauled the vessel out to a regional facility equipped for old craft disposal. We salvaged the usable metal hardware for recycling, and the remaining hull was processed responsibly. The field sits empty now, and the land is clear. If you need boat removal in Edmond or anywhere in Oklahoma County, call 866-994-1769.
What I check first on every boat
Usually, we fight ice buildup inside abandoned hulls during an Oklahoma winter, where frozen water adds hundreds of pounds to the boat removal process. For property owners preparing for our arrival, pumping out standing water and clearing a ten-foot path around the vessel helps speed up our work. Having these steps done lets our crew hook up the haul line immediately without delay.
Removal and disposal in Edmond, OK: the details
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1976 wakeboard boat, about 22 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 | An engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Oklahoma County, OK |
Composite example from Oklahoma County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Two questions from Edmond boat owners
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
Yes, we manage the entire boat removal and disposal process by taking unwanted vessels to licensed facilities that accept old craft. We remove the motor, pull off salvageable hardware for recycling, and haul the rest to approved sites that process fiberglass hulls according to local environmental rules.
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we haul storm-damaged vessels, including craft washed ashore, derelict boats stuck on waterfront properties, or non-running hulls abandoned near a dock. Our crew brings the heavy straps and equipment needed to move crushed or submerged craft safely off your land.
Boat removal in Oklahoma County and nearby towns
We pick up boats across Oklahoma County, in Choctaw, Midwest City, Luther and Jones. February weather freezes water inside forgotten hulls, turning trapped rain into heavy ice blocks. Cold temperatures also stiffen old tires, making abandoned craft much harder to pull out of low pasture ground.
Want the yard or the slip back in Edmond? Call 866-994-1769 and our crew will plan the pickup.