The first thing I checked was the trailer hitch, because a tenant who leaves a twenty foot fishing boat behind usually leaves the bearings run dry too. A property manager called us to this Bellingham rental duplex in March after the last guy moved out and stopped answering his phone. The vessel had faded gelcoat, split seats, and a cracked windshield, sitting right on the soft ground behind the house.
A shared driveway meant we had no room to mess around or block the neighbors. Before we booked the job, the property owners signed the release of liability, and we helped sort out the bill of sale paperwork since the title was missing. On pickup day, our crew checked for fuel and oil leaks in the bilge before moving anything. The old trailer tires were sunk three inches into the damp grass, so we used boards to pull the vessel out without tearing up the yard. We loaded it onto our trailer, strapped it down tight, and cleared the driveway.
We brought the boat in for dismantling. The metal fittings were recycled, and the fiberglass hull went to an approved disposal facility. The manager got his parking space back clean, with no derelict clutter left for the next tenant. Property owners in Whatcom County can call us at 866-994-1769 for help with unwanted vessels.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Typically, we see more water logging issues during the rainy season when a non-running boat sits outside under the heavy skies. Rain accumulates in the bilge, making the hull far heavier than the manufacturer tag says. When you send us photos for an estimate, show us the clear side view of the fiberglass hull, the condition of the boat trailers, and the path out to the street.
Our Bellingham boat job on one page
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1993 walkaround fishing boat, about 20 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer behind a rental duplex |
| Who called | A property manager whose tenant left the boat behind |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Whatcom County, WA |
Representative example of boat removal in Whatcom County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Cost questions from Bellingham, WA owners
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call our boat removal services to handle the job. We check hazardous fluids, winch the vessel onto our trailer, and pull it away. The owner signs the release of liability when booking, and our crew handles the full boat removal process through to final disposal.
How much does boat removal cost in Bellingham?
Boat removal pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. Your price depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, its physical condition, and whether we have to cut it up. Send us photos for a free upfront estimate before booking your removal and disposal.
Our boat removal service areas in Whatcom County
We pick up boats across Whatcom County, in Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden and Everson. Continuous spring rains soften the dirt around a yarded vessel and fill hidden deck compartments with heavy water. That extra weight can sink trailer tires deep into the lawn, which changes how our crew winches the load onto our haul rig without damaging your waterfront grass.
Ready to let the boat go in Bellingham? Call 866-994-1769 and we’ll walk you through it.