We took down the information for a Key West 186 center console with a burgundy hull and white deck. The boat sat in an East Providence side yard right next to the garage. The homeowner was putting the house on the market and needed the yard clear before the first open house.
The main obstacle was an active wasp nest built underneath the center console steering box. My crew sprayed the nest with a quick-knockdown foam before we unhooked the trailer light wiring. Once the yellowjackets cleared, we hooked our winch line to the trailer frame and guided the tires past the garage eaves with a spotter watching the overhang.
We salvaged the outboard motor, which our shop rebuilt and resold for parts, and hauled the fiberglass hull to a proper disposal and recycling facility. A job like this runs around $75 per foot for a boat under 20 feet on our standard rate sheet. Call 833-658-4847 for boat removal in Providence County.
In our experience, water trapped inside an idle boat through cold winter months freezes, cracking the gelcoat and soaking the transom wood. We always drain the fuel, pump out the crankcase oil, and pull the battery before transport so no hazardous materials spill during haul away. We collect the title from the boat owners, or we sign a release of liability to make sure the vessel is officially off your record.
What this job involved
| Boat | 18 ft Key West 186 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Providence County |
| Outcome | Outboard rebuilt and resold, hull recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Providence County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Before you call: two common questions
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can remove your vessel even if the original title is missing. Our team handles the necessary paperwork and provides a release of liability form so you are no longer responsible for the craft.
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
We take boats with seized, broken, or completely missing engines. Our crew brings heavy winches and gear to tow and haul non-running craft directly from your yard, driveway, or slip without any extra work on your end.
Junk boat removal across Providence County
Crews cover Providence County: Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket and Woonsocket. Early summer real estate sales bring us out to clear property lines and driveways. Homeowners often need abandoned hulls towed away quickly to finalize closing paperwork or satisfy home buyers before inspections happen.
Have a boat like this in East Providence? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
