A sea-foam green deck boat resting in tall grass usually means someone ran out of weekends. This 20 ft Chaparral Sunesta 200 sat at the corner of a farm field in Thibodaux because the owner simply stopped going out on the water. The sun had turned the fiberglass hull chalky, and the original color was barely visible under layers of dirt.
The main obstacle was the trailer. Both tires were completely flat and cracked down to the internal cords, so standard rolling was impossible. Our crew brought heavy-duty drive-on ramps and a dual-axle winch truck. We jacked up the trailer frame, placed solid skids under the flat tires, and pulled the entire rig smoothly onto our flatbed without dragging the rims through the dirt.
We hauled the vessel away to a scrap facility where the trailer was cleaned up and reused, and the boat was prepped for recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Lafourche Parish, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, humid weather and summer sun speed up hull damage, causing gelcoat to chalk while heavy rains fill forgotten boats with standing water. Before taking any boat to a disposal facility, we drain all hazardous materials like fuel and oil, then pull the marine battery for proper recycling. We take the title when you have one, or sign a release of liability so the vessel is officially off your name.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 20 ft Chaparral Sunesta 200 deck boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Corner of a farm field |
| Coverage area | Lafourche Parish |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Lafourche Parish boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
What happens to my boat after removal?
We take every vessel to an approved salvage yard or recycler. Our crew strips out hazardous materials, including residual fuel, crankcase oil, and batteries. Metal parts get sorted for scrap metal recovery, the trailer is often refurbished, and the remaining fiberglass hull goes through proper disposal according to local environmental rules.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull hulls out of yards, side lots, fields, and tight residential spots every day. Our team uses specialized winch gear, heavy skids, and portable tow dollies to navigate tight gates or soft soil without tearing up your property or damaging nearby trees, fences, and garden beds.
Our boat removal crews in Lafourche Parish
Crews cover Lafourche Parish: Golden Meadow, Lockport, Chackbay and Raceland. High humidity and sudden afternoon rainstorms during early summer often force local boat owners to clear out old hulls before standing water causes mosquito breeding or deep hull rot.
Ready to have your boat gone from Thibodaux? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
