A neighbor down the road noticed the sun-faded blue hull sitting in the self-storage lot all winter. The owner inherited the 18 ft Glastron GT 185, but nobody in the family had any use for it. High altitude sun had turned the top coat chalky, and the family wanted the monthly storage fees stopped. They asked us to haul the vessel away.
The storage space sat behind a side gate with only a few inches of clearance on each side of the trailer tires. Backing a rig through that tight gap required a second set of eyes on the ground. Our crew hooked up a portable trailer dolly to pivot the tongue by hand. We guided the frame through the opening inch by inch to avoid scraping the posts.
Since the fiberglass hull remained structurally sound, we transported it directly to a local repair yard for reuse. For a trailer job of this length, our standard rate runs around $75 per foot. If you have an unwanted boat in Garfield County, call 833-658-4847 to set up your boat removal.
In our experience, high elevation combined with strong mountain sun bakes gelcoats fast and cracks soft covers. Water trapped inside then freezes during cold nights, splitting the floor if left untended. Before any haul, we pump out residual fuel, collect motor oil, and disconnect batteries for proper disposal. We take the title during pickup, or we provide a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
The boat, the place, the outcome
| Boat | 18 ft Glastron GT 185 bowrider |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Fenced self-storage lot |
| Coverage area | Garfield County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
A composite, illustrative job from Garfield County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we tow unwanted vessels to a landfill that takes fiberglass or a designated scrap yard. Our team handles all the heavy lifting, loading, and transport. You do not have to tow the trailer or handle disposal fees at the gate yourself. Call us to schedule a pickup.
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
We haul vessels with broken or frozen motors regularly. Our trucks bring winches and tow straps to load dead craft safely onto our trailer or flatbed. An inoperable engine will not stop us from clearing the vessel off your property.
Where our crews work around Glenwood Springs
Crews cover Garfield County: Rifle, New Castle, Parachute and Carbondale. Early summer brings calls from family members sorting out inherited gear or cleaning up outdoor spaces after the winter snows melt away. Summer heat and sudden mountain storms prompt folks to clear old craft before another cold season causes deeper structural damage.
A boat you are done with in Glenwood Springs? Send us photos or call 833-658-4847, and you get a price before we roll.
