The June sun hit ninety degrees on the driveway in Galloway, New Jersey, making the old fiberglass smell like resin. A homeowner called us about a 20 foot Chaparral Sunesta sitting beside his house. The white hull with a red boot stripe was written off by his insurance company, and he wanted it gone before the summer turned hot.
The deck boat sat on a dual axle trailer tucked into gravel behind a fence. When our crew opened the storage locker under the console, hundreds of red wasps came out. We set up an industrial blower to blow the wasps away from the steering area, sprayed the nests, and waited thirty minutes. Once the boat was safe, we hooked our winch line to the frame, checked the wheel bearings, and pulled the rig onto our flatbed.
We towed the Chaparral back to our shop for proper disposal. Our crew stripped the sterndrive, took off the metal fittings for recycling, and chopped the hull into sections. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. For boat removal in Atlantic County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, winter rain pools in the floor of an open deck boat, freezes during cold spells, and cracks the gelcoat until the wood rots out. Before we haul any vessel away, we drain all hazardous materials like old gas and crankcase oil, then remove the heavy lead battery. We take the title when you have it, and if it is missing, we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 20 ft Chaparral Sunesta 200 deck boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Gravel driveway beside the house |
| Coverage area | Atlantic County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Atlantic County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
We give a price before we start based on the length, condition, and location of the vessel. Small runabouts on rolling trailers cost less to haul than deep v hulls stuck in mud without wheels. You can call us with the boat details to get a quote.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull vessels from backyards, side yards, and narrow driveways. Our crew brings winches, skids, and small tow equipment to navigate tight gates and soft grass. We handle the winch work and loading ourselves without tearing up your lawn.
Junk boat removal across Atlantic County
Crews cover Atlantic County: Estell Manor, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City and Atlantic City. High humidity and salty air along the coastal inlets quickly rust out steel trailers. By early summer, boat owners in the area often call us after buying a new craft or getting dropped by their marine insurer.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Galloway, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
