The dual-axle trailer sat on flat tires, deep in sandy silt beside the driveway. It had rusted solid long before an oak branch crashed through the windshield of the 26 ft Wellcraft Martinique resting on top of it. The owner wanted both the metallic blue cabin cruiser and the dead rig gone from his canal seawall. Sun and salt water had turned the gelcoat chalky over years of neglect.
Before we could touch the winches, our crew had to clear a large nest of aggressive red wasps under the steering console. We sprayed the cavity, waited for the insects to clear, and then cleared out the dead comb. Once the deck was safe, we pumped eight inches of rainwater from the stern pocket so the hull would lighten up. We brought in heavy steel skids, jacked the frame off the mud, and pulled the entire rig onto our flatbed deck.
A local repair yard bought the boat for parts and restoration since the fiberglass stayed sound under the fallen wood. Large jobs like this one cost more than smaller runabouts, so we give prices for vessels over 20 feet by phone once we see the location and hull size. Call us at 833-658-4847 for boat removal in Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County.
In our experience, humid Maryland summers cause quick rot in exposed decks while standing water rusts out brake lines on parked trailers. Our crew always drains all fuel, crankcase oil, and gear lube, then pulls the heavy marine battery for proper disposal before scrap processing. We collect the title on site, or sign a release of liability if you do not have papers so the boat is off your name.
The job at a glance
| Boat | 26 ft Wellcraft 2600 Martinique cabin cruiser |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Canal seawall behind a house |
| Coverage area | Anne Arundel County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
A composite, illustrative job from Anne Arundel County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most derelict hulls have zero market value due to hidden rot, soft floors, and cracked blocks. When a sound hull can be saved, we sell it to a repair yard to lower your overall cost. Call 833-658-4847 so our team can evaluate your hull condition over the phone.
How to get rid of a bad boat?
The simplest way is to hire our professional haulers to load and tow the entire vessel away. We handle the heavy lifting, dangerous hazardous materials, and transport. Call us at 833-658-4847, and our crew will clear the hull, deck, and trailer from your property.
Our boat removal crews in Anne Arundel County
Crews cover Anne Arundel County: Annapolis, Highland Beach, Severn and Severna Park. Heavy spring rains and damp summer heat frequently ruin parked hulls, causing mold growth and rotting out wood supports. Property owners usually call us when old vessels begin taking up parking space or drawing pests along local waterways.
Ready to have your boat gone from Glen Burnie? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
