“I have five days before the city fines me,” the caller said. His 20 ft Ranger 519VX bass boat had been parked in his Riverview side yard next to the garage for three years. The white hull was dirty, and the navy blue stripe had faded under the Michigan sun. A city code enforcement notice sat on his kitchen table.
When our crew arrived, we found a thick wasp nest tucked right beneath the steering console. Before we could hook up the winch, we sprayed the nest, let it settle, and cleared out the insects. We checked the trailer tires, pumped air into the left side, and cleared weeds away from the frame so the wheels could turn freely.
We unbolted the outboard motor for a local shop that rebuilt and resold it. The fiberglass hull went directly to a scrap facility for recycling. Our pricing depends on the size of the vessel and how hard it is to reach, so boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone. If you need boat removal in Riverview or Wayne County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, leaving a vessel outside through severe winter freeze and thaw cycles ruins the structure. Water trapped inside the deck freezes, splits the outer coating, and weakens the whole frame. Before hauling any boat, our crew strips all hazardous materials by pulling the marine battery and draining the gas and engine oil. We take the title during the pickup, or we fill out a release of liability so the craft is off your name.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 20 ft Ranger 519VX bass boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Wayne County |
| Outcome | Outboard rebuilt and resold, hull recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Wayne County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can remove your boat even if the title is missing. Our crew brings a release of liability form to the job site. You sign the paper, we take the vessel, and you no longer hold legal responsibility for it.
What if my boat is on a trailer?
We can haul the boat right on your trailer if the tires and axle are safe for tow transport. If the trailer is rusted out or missing, our crew uses flatbeds and winches to lift and transport the entire load away.
Junk boat removal across Wayne County
Crews cover Wayne County: Detroit, Livonia, Romulus and Dearborn. Late spring and early summer bring many calls across this area. City inspectors issue property notices once the snow melts, pushing owners to dispose of old hulls sitting in driveways and side yards.
Call 833-658-4847 about a boat in Riverview. A few photos and the address are enough to start.
