“There is a hull on my back pad and I need it gone.” That was the message from a landlord in Eustis, FL. The tenant moved out and left an 18 ft white Grady-White Fisherman 180 behind the duplex. The boat had a teal stripe, a fiberglass hull, and an old outboard motor hanging off the back.
The problem was the missing trailer. The hull sat on concrete blocks and worn car tires behind the building. Our crew backed our flatbed winch truck up the driveway. We wrapped heavy straps under the bottom of the boat to protect the hull while lifting. We used floor jacks to raise the stern high enough to slide our drop-deck trailer underneath, then pulled the boat forward with the cable hoist.
We hauled the rig away for proper disposal. We removed the outboard motor and metal fittings for recycling, then took the fiberglass hull to a salvage facility to be crushed. A job like this runs around $75 a foot on our price sheet for boats under 20 feet. Call 833-658-4847 to clear an unwanted vessel off your property in Lake County.
In our experience, June heat and heavy rain in central Florida cause water to pool inside open center consoles quickly. That standing moisture speeds up algae growth and makes old hulls heavy to haul. Before taking any boat away, our crew flushes the hazardous materials by draining the gas tank, pulling the oil, and removing the battery. We handle the paperwork by taking the title, or signing a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 18 ft Grady-White Fisherman 180 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Concrete pad behind a duplex |
| Coverage area | Lake County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Lake County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
What happens to my boat after removal?
We tow the boat to our yard to drain fluids and strip reusable parts. Metal fittings, aluminum T-tops, and working outboard motors get separated for recycling. The bare fiberglass hull then goes to a local facility that breaks down and disposes of the heavy materials.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Boat removal pricing depends on the size of the vessel, the location, and whether it sits on a working trailer. Smaller powerboats usually cost a set rate per foot. Vessels stuck on blocks, sunk at a dock, or missing wheels take extra gear, which changes the total charge.
Our boat removal crews in Lake County
Crews cover Lake County: Leesburg, Groveland, Clermont and Mascotte. Summer storms and relentless sunshine lead many boat owners in these towns to clear out old project boats before high winds hit. Landlords and home buyers often call us to haul away vessels left behind on rentals and vacant lots.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Eustis? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
