We pulled up to the Trinity apartment complex and saw a 16 ft Crestliner Kodiak sitting on a flat tire in the back lot. The white hull had a faded teal stripe and a dead outboard motor hanging off the back. The owner told us marina staff wanted their slip back, so he brought the boat here. It had sat on the concrete too long, and management gave him a deadline to clear the space.
The boat removal got tricky when we tried to move the rig. The trailer winch was seized solid and the steel crank arm was rusted straight through. Our crew brought out a heavy portable come-along winching strap and secured it directly to the trailer frame. We used bottle jacks to lift the axle, swapped in a usable spare wheel, and slowly ratcheted the boat bow tight against the front stops so it would not shift during the haul.
We towed the rig straight to our shop to drain the hazardous materials. Mechanics salvaged the outboard engine and the useful parts from the trailer frame. The riveted aluminum hull went to a scrap yard for metal recycling. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. Call 833-658-4847 to dispose of an unwanted vessel in Pasco County.
In our experience, aluminum hulls survive the summer sun better than fiberglass, but severe heat and heavy June rains fill open cockpits quickly. That standing moisture accelerates rust on steel trailer parts and rots transom wood. Before any vessel goes to the yard, our crew drains all leftover gasoline, pulls the motor oil, and removes the lead battery. We take the title when you have one, or we sign a liability release so the vessel is officially off your name.
Case summary
| Boat | 16 ft Crestliner Kodiak 16 aluminum fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | Pasco County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
A composite, illustrative job from Pasco County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Boat removal questions from Trinity owners
What happens to my boat after removal?
We tow the vessel to our facility to strip reusable parts, pumps, and metal hardware. Our crew carefully drains all oil, fuel, and hazardous materials before haul out. Wood and fiberglass go to a landfill that takes those materials, while aluminum hulls go to a scrap yard for recycling.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we extract vessels from backyards, side yards, and tight residential driveways. Our crew uses small tow vehicles, winches, and portable dollies to roll a boat out without destroying your grass or fence. If the trailer has flat tires or bad axles, we bring equipment to load it safely.
Where our crews work around Trinity
Crews cover Pasco County: Zephyrhills, Dade City, New Port Richey and Port Richey. High summer humidity and afternoon storm clouds bring many boat removal requests across the area. Landlords and homeowners associations routinely clear out neglected vessels that collect rainwater, breed insects, and sit flat on rotting trailer tires in residential parking areas.
Call 833-658-4847 about a boat in Trinity. A few photos and the address are enough to start.
