This 22 ft Pathfinder 2200 center console spent years on Tampa Bay before age and storm damage caught up with it. The white fiberglass hull had turned yellow at the waterline, and the owner wanted the space back in his detached garage.
The boat barely fit between the door frame and the back wall, which gave us six inches of clearance on each side. A family of raccoons had nested inside the center console cabin, so we had to clear the animals out safely before hooking up the winch. We deflated the trailer tires slightly to drop the overall height, attached a heavy tow strap to the trailer frame, and guided the rig out millimeter by millimeter using a hand-operated come-along to prevent the sides from scraping the door jambs.
Our crew inspected the hull once it reached the driveway and found the fiberglass remained structurally sound, so we hauled it to a repair yard that buys restorable hulls. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Apollo Beach or Hillsborough County.
In our experience, summer humidity and sudden rainstorms in this climate rapidly accelerate rot in parked hulls, while direct heat degrades the finish. We always drain remaining fuel and motor oil for proper disposal, pull the marine battery, and send recyclable metals to a scrap yard.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 22 ft Pathfinder 2200 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Detached garage that it barely fit into |
| Coverage area | Hillsborough County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Representative example of our work in Hillsborough County; it does not describe a particular customer job, and the photos are illustrative.
Questions from the phone this week
What happens to my boat after removal?
We inspect every boat to determine its condition. Sound hulls go to repair facilities for restoration. Unusable fiberglass hulls travel to a local facility that accepts bulk composites, while metal parts, trailers, and lead batteries go to recycling processing centers.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can clear a boat without a title in many situations. When a title is missing, our team provides a release of liability for you to sign so the vessel is officially transferred off your name before we haul it away.
Removing boats across Hillsborough County
Crews cover Hillsborough County: Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace and Riverview. June brings heavy summer rainstorms across the region, which causes rainwater to pool inside forgotten hulls and creates urgent removal requests from property owners looking to avoid mold and mosquito breeding grounds.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Apollo Beach, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
