The hull sat on cracked tires and concrete blocks deep in the brush behind a house in Queen Creek. It was an 18 ft white Glastron GT 185 bowrider with a motor on the back, faded yellow at the waterline. The owner needed it gone because the local HOA sent a violation letter with a deadline.
A boat sitting on blocks without a trailer takes extra work to haul. Our crew brought our heavy tilt deck landoll truck and backed it down the property line. We used synthetic winching straps to prevent the hull from splitting while dragging it out of the dirt. We slid steel sled plates under the bow so the fiberglass would glide smoothly onto our trailer bed without digging into the dry ground.
We removed the outboard motor and saved useful mechanical parts for salvage. The bare hull went to a metal and heavy materials processor where the fiberglass was crushed for disposal. Small powerboats under 20 feet usually run near $75 per foot on our rate sheet. If you need a boat removal in Maricopa County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, severe Arizona sun bakes old hulls until the gelcoat turns to chalk and the rubber support pads crumble. Before any hull goes for recycling, our crew drains all gasoline and oil from the tanks and disconnects the battery to keep hazardous materials out of the ground. We take the title when the owner has it, or we fill out a release of liability form so the vessel is completely off your name.
The boat, the place, the outcome
| Boat | 18 ft Glastron GT 185 bowrider |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Tree line behind the house, half in the brush |
| Coverage area | Maricopa County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Illustrative only: a representative Maricopa County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
We price most jobs by the length of the vessel and how difficult it is to reach. Small hulls on good trailers cost less, while boats stranded off trailers or deep in yards take more labor. Call us to discuss your setup and get a clear estimate.
How to get rid of a broken boat?
Call our crew to handle the heavy lifting, loading, and transport for you. We pump out residual fuel, pull the engine if needed, and haul the hull away. We make sure the old vessel goes to a proper facility that handles fiberglass and scrap metal.
Boat disposal across Maricopa County
Crews cover Maricopa County: Phoenix, Goodyear, Scottsdale and Mesa. June heat drives many homeowners to clean out their yards before summer storms hit. Junk boats left behind outbuildings or along back fences often draw notice from city inspectors and neighborhood code enforcement once weeds dry up around the hull.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Queen Creek? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
