“Can you take a vessel if the title was never changed over?” That was the first question from a couple in Wichita Falls, preparing to downsize into a condo where no trailer could sit. The boat was a 1970 walkaround fishing boat, roughly 22 feet, sitting on an old trailer at the end of a long dirt driveway. They had cared for the house, but the craft belonged to a relative who moved away years ago, leaving them with the space it took up.
We took time to verify who had the legal right to give up the vessel before booking the job, and the property owners signed our release of liability form once that was clear. The hull was solid, but an old battery had leaked into the tray, and five gallons of rotten fuel in the bilge smelled like old varnish. Our crew checked for loose hazardous fluids before moving anything, pulled the drain plug to catch the last oily water, and hooked up. A low power line crossed the dirt road halfway out, so we lowered the antennas, kept a spotter on the ground, and pulled the rig through slowly. We winched the vessel onto our trailer, secured it with heavy straps, and towed it out.
Good stainless fittings, two brass cleats, and a working anchor winch were saved for re-use. The rest went to a disposal facility built to take heavy fiberglass hulls. We left the driveway flat and raked clean where the tires had sunk into the dirt. If you have an unwanted vessel taking up space in Wichita Falls or anywhere in Wichita County, call 940-286-3844.
When we take a boat apart and when we don’t
Typically, we find that boat removal jobs in March look easy on top because the cool weather hardens the soil, but a summer of rain has usually soaked into the foam under the floorboards, doubling the weight of the fiberglass. To give an honest estimate up front, we always ask for three clear photos: one showing the whole hull, one of the tires and frame under it, and one looking down the path our truck must take to reach it.
Boat disposal services in Wichita Falls: how it went
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 walkaround fishing boat, about 22 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer at the end of a long dirt driveway |
| Who called | A couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Wichita County, TX |
This is how a job like this usually runs in Wichita County. It is an example, not a customer file, and the photos are illustrative.
Boat owners in Wichita Falls, TX often ask
Are your haulers in Wichita Falls licensed and insured?
Yes, our crew is fully licensed and insured for every boat removal job we handle. We bring our own truck and trailer to your property, so you do not have to worry about damage or liability while the vessel is loaded and moved.
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
We take non-running vessels directly to proper disposal sites and scrap yards that process old fiberglass hulls and metal trailers. Usable metal gets sent for recycling, while unusable parts go through regular junk boat removal channels that handle old hulls safely.
Boats we pick up across Wichita County, TX
We pick up boats across Wichita County, in Burkburnett, Iowa Park, Electra and Pleasant Valley. Late winter weather can make dirt paths slick, but cold air keeps the ground stiff enough to hold our rig while we winch out a derelict vessel.
Send a few photos or call 940-286-3844, and we will price your boat removal in Wichita Falls.