Neighbors down the road in Alamo usually noticed the tall grass around the pole barn before they noticed the boat inside. City code enforcement sent a letter about the property, and the owner knew it was time to clear out the bay. Inside sat a 19 ft Larson LX 186 bowrider with a burgundy hull and white deck. It had been parked under cover for years, but the dry dust had settled thick on the vinyl.
Our crew backed the truck down the dirt driveway to get a straight angle with the winch. Before we hooked the trailer, we found a family of raccoons using the open cabin area for a nest. We opened all the barn doors, used long shop brooms to gently coax the animals out toward the woods, and gave them time to clear the structure. Once the space was safe, we checked the trailer frame and winched the boat slowly onto the flatbed.
We hauled the Larson to a local facility where we drained the fluids, pulled the engine block for metal recycling, and cut the fiberglass hull to dispose of it at a landfill that takes composite materials. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. If you have an unwanted boat in Contra Costa County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, long dry spells in California wear down rubber tires and plastic winches, making older boat trailers unsafe to tow on public roads without careful inspection. We always pump out remaining fuel, drain crankcase oil, and remove hazardous materials like lead-acid batteries before taking any hull apart for proper disposal.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 19 ft Larson LX 186 bowrider |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Pole barn on a rural lot |
| Coverage area | Contra Costa County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Contra Costa County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Questions from the phone this week
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can perform a boat removal even if the original title is missing. When you do not have the document, we sign a release of liability with you so the vessel is completely off your name and records.
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old fiberglass boats cost more to salvage, haul, and dispose of than the scrap metal inside them is worth. Modern recycling centers charge fees to take fiberglass hulls, so trade-in value on non-running boats is usually zero.
Junk boat removal across Contra Costa County
Crews cover Contra Costa County: Concord, Richmond, Antioch and San Ramon. Property cleanups and code enforcement notices bring many of our calls during the dry summer months. Boat owners often decide to clear out backyard spaces and outbuildings before fire season hazards become a concern for the neighborhood.
Want a quote for a boat in Alamo? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
