March in Centennial had left four inches of wet snow sitting heavy on the blue tarp, and the constant freeze and thaw had turn buckle straps loose over the gunwales. A couple planning a move to a condo over off the road needed this 14-foot welded aluminum fishing boat off the property. The vessel belonged to a relative who had left it behind years ago, so before our truck turned into the driveway, we made sure the right person signed the release of liability.
Getting to it meant working through a locked gate and a narrow side yard where the snow had turned the dirt soft. Inside the hull, an old battery was leaking acid into the corner, and a small puddle of fuel in the bilge smelled like old varnish. Our crew checked for those hazardous fluids before moving anything. The trailer beneath the boat had flat tires with dry-rotted sidewalls, and the winches were frozen shut. We brought our own gear to move the vessel without tearing up the house siding or the fence.
We hauled the boat out to our trailer, secured it with heavy straps, and checked the gate latch on the way out. The aluminum went for scrap so it could be recycled, unusable pieces went to proper disposal, and any salvageable hardware was saved. The yard is clear for the buyers now. If you have non-running or derelict unwanted vessels taking up space, call our team at 970-512-0855 for boat removal services.
What fifteen years of boat storage taught me
Typically, we see heavy snow collapse soft canvas covers and turn a dry bilge into a muddy lake by late spring. Cold weather makes old fiberglass hull material brittle and rusts metal fast. Before our crew arrives for a boat removal, clearing a path through snow drifts and unlocking all gates helps us get our rig set up right away.
Centennial boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 welded aluminum fishing boat, about 14 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer along the side of a house, behind a locked gate |
| 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, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Arapahoe County, CO |
This is how a job like this usually runs in Arapahoe County. It is an example, not a customer file, and the photos are illustrative.
Boat owners in Centennial, CO often ask
Can I get rid of a boat without title?
Yes, in many cases we can still perform the boat removal process. We need to confirm you own the real estate or have the legal right to clear the land before our crew pulls the junk boat out. We handle the paperwork before loading.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew handles backyard boat removal jobs regularly. Whether it is a pontoon, sailboat, or powerboat tucked down a narrow path, we use our own winches and specialized trailer gear to extract the vessel without damaging your lawn or surrounding structures.
Boat pickup around Arapahoe County
We pick up boats across Arapahoe County, in Greenwood Village, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village and Sheridan. Spring storms here bring heavy slush that settles inside an open hull, making the vessel much heavier. Frozen soil can also lock trailer tires into the mud, which means we have to winch the rig out carefully to avoid tore-up turf.
Got a boat that needs to leave Centennial? Call 970-512-0855 for a free estimate.