The rusted trailer gave one hard groan, popped, and finally rolled toward the gate. An HOA board member in San Bernardino had sent three registered letters to the last owner on record before he called us about the 21 foot walkaround sitting in their overflow lot. Rain from March storms had gathered in the cockpit, rot had taken the floor, and the transom was pulling away from the stringers.
A dead trailer is standard for a junk boat that has been parked for years. The wheel bearings were frozen solid, and both tires had deep dry-rot cracks through the sidewalls. Before we put a winch cable on anything, our crew checked the bilge and tank for leftover fuel and oil leaks. Once we cleared the hazardous liquids, we pulled the whole rig straight onto our trailer and locked it down with heavy straps. The board member signed the release of liability when he booked the job, so the HOA was cleared of future claims the minute the hull lifted.
We took the vessel straight to our yard for teardown. We salvage what is usable, send the aluminum and steel to metal recycling, and haul the fiberglass hull to an approved disposal facility. If you have an unwanted vessel on your property in San Bernardino, call 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Usually, we inspect how a boat sits before bringing heavy gear into an HOA yard. March rain in California adds hundreds of pounds of water weight to an open vessel quickly. The owner signs the release of liability with the deposit so property owners are protected before our trailer leaves the street.
The facts of the San Bernardino job
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 walkaround fishing boat, about 21 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in an HOA overflow lot |
| Who called | An HOA board member who had sent three letters already |
| What was wrong | Soft spots across the floor and a transom that had pulled away from the stringers |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | San Bernardino County, CA |
An example drawn from the kind of boat jobs we do in San Bernardino County; it is not a specific customer’s job. The pictures are illustrative.
Common boat removal questions in San Bernardino, CA
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we remove storm-damaged vessels, including sunken or cracked hulls. Our crew brings our trailer and heavy winches to haul out wrecked boats from docks, yards, or waterfront properties. We check for fuel and oil before loading, then handle total disposal safely.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us at 866-994-1769 or send a photo for a free estimate up front. Our boat removal process handles everything from paperwork to hauling. We take pontoons, sailboats, and non-running craft, pull them out, and handle responsible disposal or metal recycling.
Boat removal and disposal near San Bernardino
We pick up boats across San Bernardino County, in Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia and Adelanto. Spring rain fills open hulls, doubling their weight and rotting old wood stringers. That extra load makes tired tires pop and makes haul-outs harder if a vessel sits outdoors too long.
Boat sitting in San Bernardino with nowhere to go? Call 866-994-1769.