“The insurance company told me to clear the yard,” the caller said. His 20 ft Ranger 519VX bass boat had a black hull with a silver stripe. The fiberglass hull sat beside the garage on a flat trailer with dry tires. He needed a complete boat removal before the next storm season hit Hidalgo County.
Getting the rig out was the tricky part. The property had a steep driveway dropping onto a narrow Edinburg street with parked cars on both sides. We hooked our winch line to the trailer frame and used a snatch block tied to our truck tow hitch. That doubled our control so the boat would not slide down the slope on its own. Slow adjustments kept the outboard motor clear of the garage eaves.
We towed the boat to our shop to strip the aluminum parts for recycling. The fiberglass hull went to a landfill that takes it. Boats over 20 feet get a quick price over the phone since size and the yard setup change the labor. Call 833-658-4847 if you have a boat to clear in Edinburg or nearby towns.
In our experience, South Texas heat accelerates rot in old rubber hoses and weakens trailer tires. We pump out residual gas and drain the crankcase oil into sealed drums before pulling the battery. Hazardous materials like these must be separated before any hull gets processed. We take the title when there is one, or we sign a release of liability so the craft is off your name.
The job at a glance
| Boat | 20 ft Ranger 519VX bass boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Hidalgo County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
This is an illustrative case built from the kind of work we do in Hidalgo County, not a record of one customer’s job. The photos are illustrative as well.
Boat disposal questions
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, we can haul a vessel without a title in most situations. If the paperwork is missing, we check your state registration records and have you sign a simple liability release. That paperwork protects you once our truck pulls away from the property.
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, our crew hauls unwanted vessels directly to salvage yards, metal recyclers, and designated municipal landfills. We handle the labor, loading, and transport so you do not have to worry about drop-off permits or weight fees at the disposal site.
Where our crews work around Edinburg
Crews cover Hidalgo County: McAllen, Mission, Pharr and Weslaco. Summer heat and sudden rains in this region cause rapid mildew growth inside parked hulls. Heavy moisture also rusts frame welds, so local owners call us to haul away old crafts before the trailers collapse in their driveways.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Edinburg, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
