The dual-axle trailer under this 19 ft Four Winns Horizon 190 had two flat tires and rusted rims. The 19-foot fiberglass bowrider, painted black with a silver stripe, was parked in a San Marcos backyard. A city code enforcement notice sat on the owner’s kitchen table. He needed the sterndrive boat cleared out fast to avoid fines.
Our crew pulled up with a winch truck and an air compressor. The main issue was a row of low tree limbs and a low power line right above the narrow drive next to a wooden privacy fence. We pumped air into the tires, but one refused to hold pressure. We jacked up that side and put a steel dolly under the tire. I guided the truck back slowly while a crew member held a fiberglass hot stick to keep the power line clear of the windshield frame.
We pulled the bowrider onto our flatbed truck and hauled it away. Because the hull was still solid, we sold it to a local repair yard instead of taking it to a facility for salvage or recycling. Removing boats under 20 feet usually runs around $75 a foot on our schedule. Owners in San Diego County can reach us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, dry sun in Southern California bakes upholstery and turns trailer tires brittle long before the fiberglass hull breaks down. We drain all fuel and oil into containers and remove the battery to handle hazardous materials correctly before tow or disposal. When you have a title, we take it on site, or we sign a release of liability to remove the vessel from your name.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 19 ft Four Winns Horizon 190 bowrider |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Backyard behind a wooden privacy fence |
| Coverage area | San Diego County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Illustrative only: a representative San Diego County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
What San Marcos boat owners ask us
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call us at 833-658-4847 to schedule a haul away. We haul unwanted vessels directly from yards, driveways, or storage lots. Our crew takes care of the transport, drain procedures, and proper disposal or recycling so you do not have to worry about local code citations.
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
An inoperable engine is standard for the boats we move. We bring winches, dollies, and heavy equipment to load the vessel even if the motor is seized or missing. You do not need to fix the engine before our crew arrives to tow it off your property.
Boat removal and disposal around San Marcos
Crews cover San Diego County: San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside and Poway. In early summer, local code enforcement officers ramp up residential property inspections. Boat owners often call us in June when strong sunshine makes stored hulls an obvious nuisance to neighbors.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around San Marcos? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
