The June sun was hot in Foster City, and asphalt softens quickly under heavy loads when temperatures rise. A boat owner called us because marina staff had requested his slip back, forcing him to move his white and teal 18 ft Bayliner Capri into an apartment complex parking lot. The fiberglass bowrider could not stay in the residential spot without drawing fines from management.
Our crew arrived to tow the vessel, but the trailer frame had rusted straight through at the tongue. Moving a compromised setup on warm asphalt risks dropping the frame into the pavement. We placed heavy wooden cribbing under the bow, jacked up the forward frame, and secured steel channel splints along the break. Once the tongue was stable, we winched the entire rig onto our flatbed haul truck.
We took the fiberglass hull to a landfill that takes it, while the engine and trailer metal went for recycling. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. If you need boat removal in San Mateo County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, dry sun bakes exposed boats in this region, leaving faded gelcoat, cracked upholstery, and brittle tires that pop during transport. We check every tire and frame before rolling a rig onto the street. Our crew drains fuel and oil for proper disposal and pulls the battery before recycling the engine metal. We take the title, or sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
Case summary
| Boat | 18 ft Bayliner Capri bowrider |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | San Mateo County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative San Mateo County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Before you call: two common questions
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
We handle the entire process by taking your boat directly to facilities equipped for scrap metal and hull materials. Fiberglass goes to a landfill that takes fiberglass, while metal parts go to a metal recycler. Our crew takes care of all transport and proper disposal.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Boat removal pricing depends on the vessel length, overall weight, location, and the condition of the trailer. A boat sitting on a broken trailer or stuck on the water takes extra labor and heavy equipment. We give a full price quote before any work starts.
Junk boat removal across San Mateo County
Crews cover San Mateo County: Redwood City, Pacifica, San Mateo and Woodside. Early summer brings calls across the bay as boat owners clear out storage spaces or clear apartment spaces before moving. Dry weather makes it easier to haul out old hulls before winter rains return.
Ready to have your boat gone from Foster City? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
