A local boat owner bought a new craft and needed his self-storage space back in Smithville, MO. The old Tracker Pro Team 175 was sitting inside the fenced lot, taking up valuable room. The 17 ft bass boat had a tan hull with a brown accent stripe and an old outboard motor attached. He wanted the vessel gone so he could park his new purchase.
The floor was completely rotten and could not hold a person’s weight without breaking through. Our crew could not step inside the deck to hook up straps or reach the fittings. We placed heavy plywood sheets over the soft spots to spread out our weight while working. This gave us a firm surface to safely pull the fuel line and unbolt the outboard from the back of the hull. Once the motor was detached, we winched the hull onto our trailer for transport.
We hauled the outboard to a metal processor and took the fiberglass hull to a landfill that takes it for proper disposal. A job like this for a boat under 20 feet typically costs around $75 a foot on our price sheet. If you need boat removal in Smithville or Clay County, call our team at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, humid Missouri springs trapped inside covered storage cause soft wood decks to break down rapidly. Water collects under carpeted plywood, hiding structural rot until the floor collapses. Before any hull leaves a property, we strip hazardous materials like fuel, motor oil, and lead batteries.
Case summary
| Boat | 17 ft Tracker Pro Team 175 bass boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Fenced self-storage lot |
| Coverage area | Clay County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
Shown as an example of how a job like this goes in Clay County; not a record of a particular customer. Photos are illustrative.
Questions from the phone this week
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call us to handle the full process from start to finish. We bring the heavy equipment needed to load, tow, and haul away damaged vessels. Our team handles all dismantling, metals recycling, and disposal at an approved facility.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can clear the craft even if you lost the original paperwork. When no title exists, we sign a simple release of liability document with you. This paperwork ensures the vessel is officially removed from your name.
Our boat removal crews in Clay County
Crews cover Clay County: Liberty, Kearney, Gladstone and North Kansas City. June heat quickly bakes damp hulls sitting in storage lots, causing mold growth and rusted metal fittings on older boat trailers. Boat owners across the area often call us during early summer when cleaning out yard spaces for newer recreational gear.
Want a quote for a boat in Smithville? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
