“I need this concrete lot empty by Monday morning.” That is what the builder told us when he called from Melrose Park, IL. A 20 ft Sea Pro 206 center console with a white and light blue fiberglass hull sat right where his machinery needed to go. The outboard motor was gone, and the boat had no trailer beneath it.
Our crew pulled up to the boat ramp parking area with a flatbed truck and a heavy winch. The boat sat low on concrete blocks and old automobile tires. We placed thick plastic skids under the keel so the fiberglass would slide without catching on the pavement. The winch cable hooked directly to the bow eye, and we pulled the hull slowly onto the bed. Lifting a boat off blocks takes two men watching the balance so it does not tip sideways during the pull.
We took the hull straight to a facility for proper disposal and recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Melrose Park or Cook County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, hulls left outside in northern climates take heavy damage from the freeze and thaw cycles. Water settles inside the deck, expands during winter, and cracks the gelcoat until the wood core rots out. Before any hull goes for scrap, we drain all hazardous materials including remaining gasoline and motor oil, and we remove the battery.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 20 ft Sea Pro 206 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Cook County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Cook County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Boat removal questions from Melrose Park owners
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
The price depends on the length of the boat, its location, and how easily our truck can reach it. Smaller boats on rolling trailers cost less to haul away than unpowered hulls resting on the ground. Call us with your boat details for a direct price.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can handle the boat removal even if you misplaced the paper title. When no title exists, we have you sign a simple a release of liability. That documentation clears your responsibility for the vessel so our crew can legally tow and dispose of it.
Where our crews work around Melrose Park
Crews cover Cook County: Arlington Heights, Glenview, Des Plaines and Palatine. In early summer, property owners clearing out yards or development sites often find forgotten boats left behind by former tenants. Heavy spring rain fills untarped hulls, making fast removal essential before construction work begins.
Boat in Melrose Park that is not going back in the water? Call 833-658-4847 and we will walk you through it.
