You can usually tell how a boat story ends just by looking at the trailer tires, or in this case, the lack of one. A man called us from Lincoln, CA, about a 21-foot walkaround fishing boat sitting in a paid slip at a local marina. He bought this vessel cheap fifteen years ago hoping to fish the rivers, but he never got the motor running. Year after year, the slip fees piled up until the marina demanded the space back. Since the vessel had no trailer under it, he needed our crew to haul it away.
Before moving any vessel, our crew checks for hazardous materials. Down in the bilge, an old battery had leaked acid, and twenty gallons of gas had turned into sour varnish. We pumped out those fluids at the dock first. Since the marina manager wanted us gone before morning foot traffic picked up on the waterfront, we moved fast. We worked the boat over to the launch ramp and winched it onto our trailer using our own straps. The owner had the title in his name, and he signed our release of liability when he booked the boat removal, so the paperwork was already sorted.
We hauled the boat to a facility that takes old fiberglass vessels. Recycling the metal hardware came first, any good parts were salvaged, and the crushed hull went for proper disposal. The owner kept his slip cancellation receipt and a clean slate with the marina. If you have an unwanted boat taking up space on a dock or a yard in Placer County, call 916-775-9815.
What I check first on every boat
Usually, we see property owners wait until marina fees or storage fines get out of hand before scheduling a boat removal. In Northern California, winter storms fill an open vessel with rain, which turns dry rotted wood into heavy mush and doubles the hull weight. We sign the release of liability at booking so the owner is legally cleared the moment our truck hooks up to the load.
Job summary: boat removal in Lincoln
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 2005 walkaround fishing boat, about 21 feet |
| Where it sat | In a marina space with a stack of overdue bills |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Free estimate, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | Placer County, CA |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Placer County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
Cost questions from Lincoln, CA owners
How much does boat removal cost in Lincoln?
We charge a $400 minimum service charge for boat removal services. Your actual pricing depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, how hard it is to reach, its condition, and whether it has to be cut up. Send photos of the vessel for a free estimate.
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
Our crew hauls the vessel off your property. Fluids are checked and drained before cutting or transport. We handle the removal and disposal by stripping reusable parts, sending usable metal off for recycling, and bringing the stripped fiberglass hull to a licensed disposal facility.
Our boat removal service areas in Placer County
We pick up boats across Placer County, in Roseville, Rocklin, Loomis and Auburn. Winter rain quickly fills abandoned boats left outdoors around Lincoln. That extra water adds thousands of pounds of strain on rotten transoms and makes pulling a derelict hull off the mud or out of a marina slip much harder if you wait until spring.
Boat sitting in Lincoln with nowhere to go? Call 916-775-9815.