We pulled up to the property in Webster Groves, MO, and saw a sea-foam green 28 ft Carver Riviera resting on rotten tires and concrete blocks. A thick tree limb had crushed the roof during a heavy spring storm. The sea-foam paint was severely oxidized, and the backyard had turned into deep mud after recent rains.
Our crew had to move the hull without an engine crank or a trailer underneath it. We cleared the fallen branch first, then placed heavy plywood sheets over the mud to create a stable runway for our truck. We positioned hydraulic jacks under the solid fiberglass hull, lifted the boat high enough to clear the tires, and backed a heavy-duty slide-axle trailer straight beneath it. Winching the hull took slow, steady tension so the boat stayed balanced on the wet wood.
We towed the cabin cruiser to a local salvage facility that recycles scrap metal and crushes fiberglass for proper disposal. Big cabin cruisers over 20 feet get a customized quote over the phone because the boat length and job setup alter the equipment we bring. Call 833-658-4847 to clear an unwanted hull out of your St. Louis County yard.
In our experience, boats sitting on dirt in wet climates hold standing water that rots the interior and rusts structural metal fast. Our crew drains all remaining fuel and motor oil before haul away, then removes the battery for safe recycling. We take the boat title, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is completely off your name.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 28 ft Carver 28 Riviera cabin cruiser |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Muddy yard after spring rain |
| Coverage area | St. Louis County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Representative example of our work in St. Louis County; it does not describe a particular customer job, and the photos are illustrative.
Boat removal questions from Webster Groves owners
What happens to my boat after removal?
We take every vessel to an approved facility that handles hazardous materials safely. Our crew drains the fluids, strips reusable metal, and sends the remaining hull for proper disposal or recycling. We make sure nothing stays in your yard or pollutes the ground.
What if my boat is on a trailer?
We can tow the boat away directly if the trailer tires hold air and the axle is safe. If the trailer is rusted through or missing entirely, our crew uses winch trucks, jacks, or flatbeds to handle the haul without any issue.
Removing boats across St. Louis County
Crews cover St. Louis County: Wildwood, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights and Hazelwood. Early summer brings many calls from boat owners who discover storm damage after heavy rain. High humidity speeds up mold and rots old boat covers, pushing folks to finally clear out hulls that have sat in yards for years.
Boat in Webster Groves that is not going back in the water? Call 833-658-4847 and we will walk you through it.
