The owner in Fort Lewis tried selling this 28 foot Carver Riviera online for two months, but nobody wants an old cabin cruiser with a rotten floor. The white hull sat in a marina slip, the navy blue stripe fading while slip fees piled up. Marina staff needed the space cleared before the summer rush. He decided to scrap it and called our team.
Moving a heavy fiberglass boat away from the slip meant crossing a patch of soft dirt that would trap a standard tow truck. We laid down thick timber mats to spread the weight of our rig. Our crew rigged a heavy electric winch to pull the boat onto our flatbed trailer, keeping the cable low so we did not strain the cleats. You always check the skid plates under the hull before pulling on soft ground, because mud likes to grab the lowest metal fittings.
We hauled the cruiser away for proper disposal. Metals were salvaged for recycling, and the cut fiberglass went to a landfill that takes it. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Fort Lewis or Pierce County, call 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we expect soft soil near docks after the long wet season in western Washington. Rain softens the access paths and rots timber floors fast. Our crew drains all remaining fuel and oil into approved containers and removes the battery before taking any fiberglass to a landfill or metal to a recycler.
Quick facts from this job
| Boat | 28 ft Carver 28 Riviera cabin cruiser |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Marina slip with unpaid fees |
| Coverage area | Pierce County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Pierce County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
Boat removal questions from Fort Lewis owners
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old fiberglass boats are worth very little because recycling the material costs more than the salvage value. Metals like copper wiring and aluminum trim bring a few dollars, but processing the heavy hull offsets those gains. We give plain answers on what the hull is worth before we haul it.
What is the procedure for boat disposal?
We assess the site, drain all hazardous materials like fuel, oil, and batteries, and move the vessel safely. Once off the water or property, we separate metal parts for recycling and haul the non-recyclable fiberglass to a certified facility. We handle the heavy lifting from start to finish.
Boat removal throughout Pierce County
Crews cover Pierce County: Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup and Edgewood. Late spring and early summer bring many calls across this area. Boat owners want to clear unpaid slips before marina rates rise, or they clear out yards after months of heavy rain hid soft rot under old boat covers.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Fort Lewis? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
