The family fished the lakes in this 16 ft white Lowe FM 165 for ten years. The boat sat beside the garage for the last three, faded red boot stripe turning pink in the sun. A home builder bought the lot and needed the yard cleared before bringing in heavy equipment.
Low tree limbs and an overhead power line blocked the narrow path along the house. Our crew could not pull our standard vehicle behind the garage without hitting the line. We used a low-profile winch sled to slide the riveted aluminum hull forward into the driveway inch by inch. We kept the bow low so the windshield cleared the branches, then used a manual strap hoist to shift the trailer angle around the roof overhang.
We towed the rig to our shop where we drained the hazardous materials, removed the outboard motor for reusable parts, and cut the aluminum hull for metal recycling. For an aluminum fishing boat this size, our standard price runs near $75 per foot. If you have an unwanted vessel anywhere in Winter Park or Orange County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, leaving an open boat outside during June storms leads to trapped rainwater that rots floorboards and ruins metal hardware. We clear all fluids, take out batteries, and sort hazardous materials before sending any hull for metal salvage or scrap. When you hand the boat over, we take the title or sign a simple release of liability so the craft is off your name.
Quick facts from this job
| Boat | 16 ft Lowe FM 165 aluminum fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Orange County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Orange County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
What if my boat is on a trailer?
We can tow the boat right on your trailer if the tires hold air and the axle is solid. If the trailer frame is rotted through or the tires are flat, our crew loads the entire rig onto a flatbed truck for proper disposal.
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
An engine that does not start is never a problem for us. We haul away boats with locked motors, missing propellers, or no engines at all. Our team winches the boat out regardless of mechanical condition.
Boat disposal across Orange County
Crews cover Orange County: Orlando, Apopka, Bay Lake and Winter Garden. High heat and afternoon rainstorms in central Florida force many property owners to clean out old marine gear before severe weather sets in. Boat owners often call us to haul away stored hulls when moving or preparing lots for new construction.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Winter Park, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
