The farm track off the main road was narrow, rutted, and led straight over a shaky wooden plank bridge across a frozen creek. Behind the barn, tucked right against the fence line, sat an upside down 21-foot walkaround fishing boat. A local farmer found the vessel when he cleared away brush. Its gelcoat had faded to gray, the vinyl seats inside were split open by old sun, and the windshield was smashed into the grass.
He wanted the yard space back, but the title was missing. We sorted out the state registration records and a bill of sale before setting up the pickup, and the release of liability was signed at booking. On haul day, our crew checked the hull for any forgotten hazardous fluids like old gasoline or gear oil. We hooked up winches to roll the vessel upright, set it on wooden blocks, and slid our trailer directly under the hull. Old trailer tires sitting flat in frozen mud are always a pain, but our own gear handled the heavy lifting without tearing up the pasture.
Metal fittings, stainless rails, and the motor mount went to a scrap yard where recycling gives those parts a second life. The rest of the heavy fiberglass hull went to an approved regional disposal facility. With the boat removal completed, the farmer was left with a clean line along his back pasture. Property owners in Eau Claire County can reach us at 715-997-4113 for unwanted vessels sitting in yards or fields.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Usually, we run into seized axle bearings and tires frozen solid into the earth when a boat sits out in deep cold. Water traps itself inside the bilge, freezes, and splits the floorboards wide open. We make sure the release of liability is signed prior to transport so the owner is fully protected from any future haulage, highway toll, or issues once the vessel leaves their property.
The Eau Claire, WI boat removal in brief
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2002 walkaround fishing boat, about 21 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 | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Eau Claire County, WI |
Illustrative case from Eau Claire County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
What boat removal costs in Eau Claire, WI
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, our boat removal services handle vessels right at the dock, slip, or shoreline. We take non-running boats, pontoons, and sailboats directly from any marina or waterfront layout.
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal is a paid haulage service. We have a $400 minimum service charge. Total pricing depends on boat size, where it sits, accessibility, hull condition, and if we must dismantle or cut up the fiberglass hull. Call us for a free estimate.
Where we remove boats near Eau Claire, WI
We pick up boats across Eau Claire County, in Altoona, Augusta, Fall Creek and Fairchild. Sub-zero winter temperature freezes standing water inside the hull, adding hundreds of pounds of ice weight. That extra weight changes how we balance and winches a derelict vessel out of snow banks safely.
Send a few photos or call 715-997-4113, and we will price your boat removal in Eau Claire.