The last time anybody had this 17-foot aluminum fishing boat out on Lake Bryan, the registration sticker on the bow was five years newer than it is today. It spent the long season sitting in a paid covered bay until the renter quit answering calls. The storage facility owner held the title after the legal waiting period, but he needed his space back for a paying customer. He called our team for boat removal so he could rent the bay again.
The vessel had a non-running engine with a fuel line cracked straight through. Getting it off the property was the hard part because both trailer tires were dry-rotted and the wheel bearings were completely rusted together. You could tell right away those hubs had been backed into warm water years ago and never greased afterward. Our crew checked for leaking hazardous fluids first, carried spare tires, and rebuilt the hubs right there on the concrete so the trailer could roll. The property owner signed the release of liability when the booking deposit was set, so everything was fully cleared before we hooked up.
We pulled the whole rig out using our truck, then secured it with our trailer straps for the ride off the property. The aluminum hull went for metal recycling, while the usable parts on the motor were salvaged for scrap. The storage owner kept his signed receipt and had his bay wide open by dinner time. If you have unwanted vessels sitting around Brazos County, call 979-612-2474.
When we take a boat apart and when we don’t
Usually, we tell people that winter is the right time for a boat removal process because the cool weather keeps the work moving fast. But summer dampness in Texas stays trapped inside a vessel for months, so a boat sitting in January often weighs far more than its dry book rating. Send us clear pictures of the hull side, the trailer tires, and the exact path out to the driveway. Those views let us give you an honest estimate without surprises.
The facts of the Bryan job
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1999 welded aluminum fishing boat, about 17 feet |
| Where it sat | In a covered storage space whose renter had stopped paying |
| Who called | A storage facility owner tired of chasing a renter |
| What was wrong | An engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Brazos County, TX |
Representative example of boat removal in Brazos County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Boat removal in Bryan: questions and answers
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we do. Our licensed and insured crew takes storm-damaged vessels, including a derelict boat smashed on a dock, a pontoon flipped in the trees, or a sailboat full of water. We bring heavy winch gear and cut up damaged hulls right where they sit on your waterfront property.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us with the location, the size of the vessel, and its current condition. We handle the full boat removal process from loading to final disposal. Our crew checks all hazardous fluids, cleans up the site, and makes sure the metal and motor parts get recycled and salvaged properly.
Boat removal and disposal near Bryan
We pick up boats across Brazos County, in College Station, Kurten, Wixon Valley and Lake Bryan. January brings cooler days that firm up muddy ground near a boat ramp, but months of trapped rain water mean a fiberglass hull or floor foam will be heavy. Our truck brings the right gear so your boat removal happens smoothly regardless of damp ground.
Got a boat that needs to leave Bryan? Call 979-612-2474 for a free estimate.