A 2004 Ranger 519VX bass boat with a gray hull and black trim sat abandoned in an apartment complex parking lot. The landlord needed the space opened up for new tenants and called our crew for boat removal. The fiberglass hull was intact, but the sun at high altitude had turned the clear coat white.
Our main hurdle was the trailer winch. The crank was rusted through, and the internal gear was completely seized, meaning we could not crank the cable to pull the hull tight against the bow stop. We bypassed the broken winch entirely by hooking a heavy hand-puller winch directly to the steel frame, taking the strain off the rusty hardware, and securing the bow with a fresh heavy-duty strap.
We hauled the rig out to a local facility where the outboard was stripped for usable parts. We then cut the hull down and sent the clean materials for recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Greeley or Weld County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, intense sunlight at Colorado altitudes combined with freeze cycles degrades fiberglass hulls fast if left uncovered. Before we dispose of any craft, our crew drains all fuel, crankcase oil, and gear fluid into approved containers, then removes the battery for proper recycling. We take the title during pickup, or we help complete a release of liability so the vessel is no longer under your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 20 ft Ranger 519VX bass boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | Weld County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Weld County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
What Greeley boat owners ask us
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
We take boats with locked or completely dead engines all the time. Our crew loads and hauls the entire vessel regardless of motor condition. You do not need to fix or remove a broken motor before we arrive to winch it onto our trailer.
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
We handle the full transport and proper disposal process. Instead of leaving a hull in a landfill, we take it to facilities equipped for salvage and recycling. Hazardous materials like fuel, oils, and batteries are carefully removed and processed before any hull material is discarded.
Boat disposal across Weld County
Crews cover Weld County: Mead, Frederick, Firestone and Fort Lupton. Early summer property cleanups are common in this region as property managers clear out open lots before the dry midsummer heat sets in. We keep our haul trucks ready for fast responses across the area.
Want a quote for a boat in Greeley? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
