This Lowe FM 165 fishing boat spent years on the water before the owner lost interest. The white hull had turned yellow along the waterline, and the riveted aluminum sat unused on its trailer. The owner finally decided it was time for boat removal and called our crew.
We arrived at the boat ramp parking area in White Horse to hook up the trailer. The obstacle was a portable fuel tank still half full of old, dark gasoline. Gasoline smells sour when it sits that long, so we hand-pumped the fluid into approved fuel cans before moving the trailer. Our crew strapped the outboard down tight so it would not bounce on the highway.
We pulled the boat down the road for final disposal. The aluminum hull went to a metal recycler to be melted down for scrap metal, and we saved the usable deck fittings. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. If you have an unwanted hull in Mercer County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, aluminum hulls survive the winter better than fiberglass, but freeze and thaw cycles still trap water in the floor and rot the wood core. As a rule, we always drain all fuel and oil and pull the marine battery before taking any metal boat for salvage or recycling. When you hand the boat over, we take the title or sign a release of liability.
What this job involved
| Boat | 16 ft Lowe FM 165 aluminum fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Mercer County |
| Outcome | Aluminum sold for scrap metal, fittings saved |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Mercer County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
What people ask before a boat leaves
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we haul unwanted boats directly to a scrap metal recycler or a landfill that takes fiberglass. We handle the towing, the hazardous materials, and the heavy lifting so boat owners do not have to tow an unsafe trailer down the highway themselves.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew pulls old vessels out of backyards regularly. We bring winches, small tow vehicles, and blocking to roll a hull past narrow fences or trees. Even if the trailer tires are flat or dry-rotted, we safely load the rig for proper disposal.
Boat removal around White Horse
Crews cover Mercer County: Trenton, Hightstown, Pennington and Hopewell. June brings many calls as homeowners clear out driveways and yards for the summer. Winter snow loads often tear old canvas covers, leaving rain to sit in the hull all spring until owners decide to sell or haul the rig away.
Want a quote for a boat in White Horse? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
