The turf between the driveway and the lake was pure mud beneath the grass. Heavy tires would have sunk to the axles on the first turn. The owner needed the boat off his private lake dock because the marina staff asked for the slip back, but he had no safe way to back a truck down to the water.
Our crew laid thick timber matting over the lawn to spread the weight. We ran a synthetic winch line from our rig down to the dock and hauled the 18 ft white Boston Whaler Outrage onto a dual-axle trailer. Center console hulls like this can shift when dragged uphill, so we secured the bow eye early and kept a steady pull over the padded bunk boards.
We hauled the vessel to our yard for dismantling. Mechanics rebuilt the outboard motor for resale, and the fiberglass hull went to a regional plant for recycling. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. Call 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Issaquah or elsewhere in King County.
In our experience, long wet seasons in Washington cause moss growth and rot timber decks quickly, making lakefront land soggy long after the spring rains stop. Before we dispose of any hull, we carefully drain all fuel, crankcase oil, and hazardous materials, and we remove the heavy lead batteries. We take the original title, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is completely off your name.
Case summary
| Boat | 18 ft Boston Whaler Outrage 18 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Private lake dock |
| Coverage area | King County |
| Outcome | Outboard rebuilt and resold, hull recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative King County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Boat removal questions from Issaquah owners
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we can tow and haul your unwanted vessel directly to a local landfill or recycling facility. Our crew handles the loading, transport, and proper disposal of fiberglass hulls and metal parts so you do not have to drag a heavy trailer to the dump yourself.
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old hulls have very little monetary value, especially if they have sat outdoors for years. However, individual outboard motors, stainless hardware, or aluminum trailers can sometimes be salvaged or resold. We evaluate every vessel during boat removal to see if any parts can be reused before final disposal.
Where our crews work around Issaquah
Crews cover King County: Seattle, Kent, Bellevue and Renton. Early summer brings a surge in calls as boat owners clean up their shorelines and dock managers clear out unmaintained slips. Damp weather leaves many older hulls sitting full of rainwater, prompting owners to request fast haul services before the next storm season arrives.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Issaquah, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
