This metallic blue Pathfinder 2200 spent years on water before it sat forgotten in Tenafly, NJ. Sunlight turned the gelcoat chalky, and the blue hull faded against the brush. The homeowner called us after receiving an HOA violation letter about the eyesore behind the house.
The 22 ft center console sat half in the woods along the tree line. Its fuel tank was still half full of old gas, which made hauling it unsafe until emptied. Our crew pumped out the old fuel into approved containers using a portable transfer pump, then cleared brush around the tires to hook up our winch line and roll it out smoothly.
We towed the hull to a facility for proper disposal and fiberglass recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Tenafly or Bergen County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, winter freeze and thaw cycles quickly destroy forgotten hulls. Trapped water freezes, expands, and splits gelcoat, while heavy snow loads tear covers and rot the wood inside. As a rule, we always drain remaining fuel and oil and pull the battery before hauling any vessel for recycling. We take the title when available, or sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Quick facts from this job
| Boat | 22 ft Pathfinder 2200 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Tree line behind the house, half in the brush |
| Coverage area | Bergen County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Bergen County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Questions from the phone this week
Can you scrap a boat at a scrap yard?
Most scrap yards only accept the metal fittings, hardware, and aluminum components. They reject fiberglass hulls because they cannot process or crush them. We haul the complete boat away, strip the reusable metals, and deliver the remaining hull to a specialized disposal facility.
Is my old boat worth anything?
An old fiberglass boat sitting in brush rarely holds resale value. Repair costs usually exceed what the hull is worth on the market. Most boat owners hire us to clear their yard, eliminate legal liabilities, and stop paying fines or storage fees on a vessel they no longer use.
Boat removal around Tenafly
Crews cover Bergen County: Paramus, Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Alpine. Late spring and early summer bring many calls as residents start yard cleanup, fix up landscaping, and clear out space before seasonal home inspections begin.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Tenafly, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
