January in Commerce City put two feet of heavy snow on the tarp, weighing down a 1993 welded aluminum fishing boat until the frame bowed. A homeowner called us after fifteen years of looking at it sitting at the end of his long dirt driveway. He bought the seventeen foot vessel cheap back then, but the non-running motor never turned over, and the fuel line was cracked clean through. He wanted the dirt lane back for his truck before the ground thawed into mud.
The title was missing, so we helped him sort out the registration paperwork and a bill of sale first, and he signed the release of liability when he booked the job. My crew pulled up with our own trailer and took a look at the path out. Overhead power lines hung low across the frozen dirt, leaving zero room for an overhead crane lift. Before winch cables touched anything, we inspected the tank for hazardous fuel and oil leaks to keep the site safe. I backed our trailer in close, checked the soft tires on the old rig, and pulled the boat down the lane without touching those wire leads.
Anything usable on the vessel was set aside for salvage, and the rest went to a proper disposal facility that handles junk boats. He kept his bill of sale and had a clear driveway again. If you have an unwanted vessel taking up space in Commerce City or anywhere in Adams County, give us a call at 970-512-0855.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we find that frozen soil makes hauling easier than wet mud, but snow conceals flat tires and rot on old boat trailers. Owners who sweep off heavy drifts and clear a path through the snow before our trailer backs in speed up our boat removal process. Taking pictures of the vessel from a few angles also helps us review the job fast.
Job summary: boat removal in Commerce City
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1993 welded aluminum fishing boat, about 17 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer at the end of a long dirt driveway |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | An engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Adams County, CO |
An example drawn from the kind of boat jobs we do in Adams County; it is not a specific customer’s job. The pictures are illustrative.
What callers in Commerce City want to know
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we haul boat trailers along with unwanted vessels. If the tires are rotted or the frame is stuck in frozen ground, our crew handles the loading onto our own transport equipment. You can include boat trailers when asking for a free estimate on your boat removal.
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
Our boat removal process starts with a safety check for hazardous fluids. Once we transport the vessel, our crew removes metal parts and usable gear for recycling. The remaining fiberglass hull or unusable scrap then goes to a licensed facility for responsible disposal.
Where we remove boats near Commerce City, CO
We pick up boats across Adams County, in Federal Heights, Todd Creek and North Washington. Winter storms bring freezing nights and fast afternoon thaws that trap derelict hulls in deep ruts. Acting while the ground stays firm prevents a long delay when the yard turns to soft mud in spring.
For boat removal and disposal in Commerce City, call 970-512-0855 or ask for an estimate online.