“My uncle left me this boat, and nobody wants it.” That was the call from a homeowner in New Hyde Park. A 20 foot Sea Pro center console sat on a gravel driveway beside his home. The metallic blue fiberglass hull was chalky and faded from years in the sun.
The main obstacle was the built-in fuel tank. It held roughly thirty gallons of old, sour gasoline that had to come out before any cutting began. Our crew brought a portable pump system and sealed steel drums to siphon out the liquid safely. Old gas turns into a thick, varnish-like mess, so we let the suction run slowly to prevent clogging the lines. Once the tank was empty, we pulled the outboard motor and winched the hull onto our trailer.
We took the fiberglass hull to a landfill that takes it, while the engine and metal trim went to a scrap facility for metal recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Nassau County, call 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we treat hazardous materials as the first priority on every job. Sun and winter weather break down fuel lines, leaving old gas trapped in tanks where it creates a fire risk. We always pump out remaining fuel, drain crankcase oil, and disconnect the battery before towing or cutting a hull. When there is a title, we take it; without one, we sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
The boat, the place, the outcome
| Boat | 20 ft Sea Pro 206 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Gravel driveway beside the house |
| Coverage area | Nassau County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Nassau County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
What is the procedure for boat disposal?
We remove all fluids, oil, and batteries to handle hazardous materials correctly. Then we pull the usable metals for recycling and transport the fiberglass hull to a landfill that takes it. Our crew handles the entire process from your property to the final facility.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull boats out of backyards, side yards, and tight driveways every week. We bring winches, small tow equipment, or saws to break down the hull right on site if the space is too narrow to haul it out in one piece.
Boat removal around New Hyde Park
Crews cover Nassau County: Old Westbury, Glen Cove, Muttontown and Garden City. Early summer brings a rush of calls from boat owners cleaning out driveways after buying a new craft or inheriting an old one. Long Island dampness and winter freeze cycles ruin sitting hulls quickly, turning forgotten craft into lawn hazards.
Ready to have your boat gone from New Hyde Park? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
