We took the call on an 18 ft Bayliner Capri bowrider with a white fiberglass hull and a faded navy blue stripe. The boat sat in a gravel driveway beside a house in Kokomo. Standing rainwater inside the open cockpit had turned into a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and a neighbor finally complained.
Getting the hull out took careful steering. The trailer sat behind a narrow side gate with only three inches of clearance on each side. Our crew backed our truck up to the gate, hooked a hand winch line to the tongue, and guided the tires through the gap inch by inch so the fenders did not scrape the fence post. Once through the gate, we hooked the trailer to our hitch and secured the load.
We towed the rig directly to a scrap yard where the sterndrive engine and trailer were salvaged, and the fiberglass hull was crushed. For a project this size, our standard rates run about $75 per foot for vessels under 20 feet. If you need boat removal in Howard County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, water sitting in an open hull causes deep structural damage over time. Rainwater soaks into the deck, and winter freezes split the gelcoat and rot the back of the hull. Before disposal, our crew drains all remaining fuel and oil into proper containers and pulls the battery for safe processing.
What this job involved
| Boat | 18 ft Bayliner Capri bowrider |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Gravel driveway beside the house |
| Coverage area | Howard County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Illustrative only: a representative Howard County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Questions from the phone this week
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we haul unwanted vessels to metal scrap yards and facilities that take fiberglass. Our crew handles the towing and loading, strips out any hazardous materials like fuel or batteries, and ensures the hull is broken down or recycled correctly.
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, a title is helpful, but we can still haul the vessel without one. If you do not have the paperwork, our crew provides a release of liability form to sign, which officially removes the boat from your name and clears your property.
Boat removal throughout Howard County
Crews cover Howard County: Greentown and Russiaville. Early summer rains often push homeowners to clear out old vessels sitting in side yards. Uncovered hulls quickly gather rainwater, attract pests, and generate city complaints if they sit close to neighboring properties.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Kokomo? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
