The homeowner called us in June with a practical question about the title. He was putting his house on the market and needed a 20 ft Starcraft Limited 2000 deck boat off his private lake dock. The white and light blue fiberglass boat had sat untouched for seasons. He wanted it gone before the real estate photographer arrived.
Getting to the boat meant dealing with the cabin first. A family of raccoons had moved inside and built a nest behind the steering console. We used long poles and thick leather gloves to clear the animals out without damaging the hull. Once the cabin was empty, we hooked up our winch line and pulled the boat off the dock cleats so we could haul it up the ramp.
Our crew inspected the fiberglass hull and found it was still solid underneath the lake scum. We brought the hull to a repair yard that buys sound projects for rebuilding. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call 833-658-4847 to remove an old boat in Lake Jackson or anywhere in Brazoria County.
In our experience, humid weather in Texas creates heavy mildew and rust on metal dock fittings, which can freeze up winch lines during a haul. We always drain the remaining gas and motor oil and remove the marine battery before taking any boat for recycling or proper disposal. When a title exists, we take it during the pickup, or we fill out a release of liability to keep the owner clear.
Case summary
| Boat | 20 ft Starcraft Limited 2000 deck boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Private lake dock |
| Coverage area | Brazoria County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
This post describes a typical job in Brazoria County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Questions from the phone this week
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Every boat removal job depends on the size of the hull, the location, and how easily our crew can access the property. We give you a clear quote over the phone before we head out. You will know the cost before we hook up the trailer.
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we tow and lift boats directly from private docks, slip spaces, and shoreline ramps. Our crew brings the heavy straps, pumps, and winch trucks needed to pull a floating or grounded vessel out of the water safely.
Boat removal throughout Brazoria County
Crews cover Brazoria County: Manvel, Alvin, Freeport and Angleton. Early summer brings a rush of calls from owners clearing out watercraft before storm season hits the Gulf Coast. Warm weather turns unused boats into breeding grounds for pests, so homeowners act quickly when property listings go live.
A boat you are done with in Lake Jackson? Send us photos or call 833-658-4847, and you get a price before we roll.
