Crestliner Kodiak 16, built in 1998. The title listed a white aluminum hull with a red boot stripe and a light outboard motor. The boat sat tied in a marina slip, taking up space while slip fees stacked up. Marina staff asked for the spot back, so the owner called us for boat removal.
We towed the hull to the ramp and hauled it out onto a boat trailer. The real problem started at the access lane. Mud and soft ground near the shoreline threatened to bury our tow truck up to the axles. Our crew laid down four heavy timber mats over the soft soil to create a firm track. We backed the rig over the mats, hooked the winch cable, and pulled the trailer onto solid gravel without sinking a tire.
We saved the steel trailer, cleaned the frame, and prepped it for reuse. Our crew took the aluminum boat to a metal scrap facility for recycling. We base our rates on length, and our price sheet puts boats under 20 feet around $75 per foot. If you need a boat hauled away in Sandy or Clackamas County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, damp Northwest weather accelerates rot in wood floors and rust on steel frames. Rain runs down winter covers and collects in the stern, making old hulls far heavier than their original dry weight. Before we tow any hull for disposal, we pump out fuel tanks, drain engine oil, and pull the battery for proper disposal.
The boat, the place, the outcome
| Boat | 16 ft Crestliner Kodiak 16 aluminum fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Marina slip with unpaid fees |
| Coverage area | Clackamas County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Clackamas County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to haul the vessel away. We handle winching, transport, and proper disposal at an approved facility. You do not need to tow it yourself or deal with scrap yards. We take care of every step from the slip or yard.
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old fiberglass or aluminum hulls hold little monetary value once motors, steering controls, and electronics fail. Repair costs usually exceed resale prices. Aluminum hulls have basic metal value, but salvage labor and hauling fees eat up that worth. Recycling gets the broken vessel off your property cleanly.
Where our crews work around Sandy
Crews cover Clackamas County: Happy Valley, Oregon City, West Linn and Canby. Early summer weather brings out boat owners clearing old projects from yards and berths before peak season. Wet spring rain rots decking and fills hulls, driving calls for local boat removal.
Have a boat like this in Sandy? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
