A bad trailer usually tells you how the boat spent its final years, but this fifteen foot welded aluminum hull did not even have one under it. The owner bought it cheap back in 2009, never got the non-running motor started, and left it tied off at a shared community dock in Lafayette where it just sat low in the water. He called us this January after neighbors started complaining about the space it took up.
Getting it out was tricky because the dock boards were loose and gave our crew nowhere stable to stand a rig. Before we moved the vessel, we checked for hazardous fluids and found the fuel line cracked clear through, so we pumped the water and dirty fuel out right at the dock. Once the hull floated higher, we drifted it down to the public ramp and winched it onto our trailer using our own haulers and gear. The property owner had signed the release of liability when he booked, so the paperwork was already sorted.
We hauled the vessel off to clear the slip. Recycling the metal was simple since the whole hull was aluminum, so we set aside the usable fittings and brought the rest to a facility that takes old boats. If you have an unwanted vessel sitting around Lafayette Parish, call 866-994-1769 for our boat removal services.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Typically, we check the tires and wheel bearings on old boat trailers before we ever hook up a hitch. Dry-rotted rubber or dry bearings tell us right away if the rig can roll or if we need to load the whole setup onto our flatbed. That matters in Louisiana because a full summer of rain soaks the floor foam, making a light vessel twice as heavy by the time the cooler winter weather hits.
Our Lafayette boat job on one page
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1990 welded aluminum fishing boat, about 15 feet |
| Where it sat | Tied off at a shared community dock, low in the water |
| 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 up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Lafayette Parish, LA |
Illustrative case from Lafayette Parish. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
Questions about boat disposal in Lafayette, LA
Are your haulers in Lafayette licensed and insured?
Yes, our crew is fully licensed and insured for every boat removal job we handle. We bring our own trucks and safety gear to your dock, yard, or marina so the work is done safely from start to finish.
Can I get rid of a boat without title?
We can often take a derelict boat if you own the land or waterfront spot where it sits. Send photos and call us so we can review the site details and guide you through the property owner paperwork required for boat disposal.
Where we remove boats near Lafayette, LA
We pick up boats across Lafayette Parish, in Youngsville, Scott and Carencro. January brings a brief cool stretch that firms up the soft banks around the water, but months of damp air leave fiberglass and wood floors waterlogged. That extra weight changes how we balance the load when hauling your junk boat away.
Want the yard or the slip back in Lafayette? Call 866-994-1769 and our crew will plan the pickup.