The first thing I looked at was the waterline against the dock pilings. That 24 foot walkaround fishing boat was taking on slush, sitting three inches lower than a vessel that size ought to sit. A man who bought it cheap back in 2009 called us because the neighbors on the shared community dock were complaining. He had spent fifteen years meaning to rebuild the motor, but the fiberglass hull had soft spots across the deck and the transom was pulling straight off the stringers.
Getting a derelict vessel off a waterfront dock with rotted boards takes careful footwork. You cannot wheel heavy gear down planks that groan under a man’s weight. Since the title was lost, we cleared the registration and a bill of sale before we moved an inch, and the owner signed the release of liability when he booked the job. Our crew brought in a trash pump to clear the icy bilge water first. We checked for hazardous engine fluids before moving the boat, then floated it over to the nearest public ramp. When I checked the trailer we brought, I made sure the winch strap line sat high so we did not strain the rotted transom while pulling the boat out of the water.
Our crew hauled the vessel away on our own trailer. We pulled the stainless cleats and aluminum railings to salvage what was usable for metal recycling, and the crushed hull went to a licensed disposal facility. The owner kept his copy of the bill of sale and had his slip back. If you have an unwanted vessel taking up space in Queens or anywhere in New York, call 866-994-1769 for your boat removal.
What I check first on every boat
Usually, we check a trailer’s tires and wheel hubs before we ever hook up a heavy load. Cracking sidewalls or cold rust around the dust caps tell us if a non-running rig will roll or if the bearings locked up in the salt air. Deep cold in February freezes trapped water inside a hull, splitting fiberglass floors and rusting trailer frames fast.
Our Queens boat job on one page
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1980 walkaround fishing boat, about 24 feet |
| Where it sat | Tied off at a shared community dock, low in the water |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Free estimate, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Queens County, NY |
Composite example from Queens County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Questions about boat disposal in Queens, NY
How do I get rid of my boat?
You start by sending us photos of the boat, its trailer, and where it sits. We give you an upfront cost estimate based on its size, location, and condition. Once booked, our crew handles the pickup, dismantling, and proper disposal.
Are your haulers in Queens licensed and insured?
Yes, our junk removal crew is fully licensed and insured for boat removal services in Queens. We bring our own truck and trailer to safely pull your powerboat, pontoon, or sailboat off your property, dock, or marina slip.
Junk boat removal around Queens, NY
We pick up boats across Queens County and out to Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains and Old Westbury. Late winter weather brings ice that heavy hulls can freeze into, making dockside work slow and slippery. Moving a boat before the bay freezes solid saves the hull from cracking and keeps the boat removal process simple.
Want the yard or the slip back in Queens? Call 866-994-1769 and our crew will plan the pickup.