A landlord in Greenville called us to clear an old property. The previous tenant left behind an 11 foot Yamaha WaveRunner VX sitting in the dirt. It had a faded dark green fiberglass hull and a white deck that turned chalky from years under the summer sun.
The jet ski sat on a trailer frame that rusted straight through at the tongue. Moving it by the hitch was out of the question. Our crew placed heavy wooden skids under the frame to keep it from snapping in half. We ran two winch lines under the belly of the ski, lifted the weight off the rotten steel, and rolled the whole rig onto our flatbed trailer without scattering loose metal across the dirt.
We hauled the jet ski off for recycling and saved the trailer scrap for cleanup. For smaller craft under 20 feet, our standard pricing runs about $75 per foot. If you have an unwanted vessel on your property in Greenville County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, boat owners in South Carolina leave jet skis outdoors until rain fills the hull and mildew covers the seats. Heat and high humidity make the gelcoat chalk quickly. Before we take any craft to a facility for boat removal, our crew drains all fuel, cuts the oil lines, and removes the battery. We take the title if you have it, or we sign a release of liability so the craft is off your name.
Quick facts from this job
| Boat | 11 ft Yamaha WaveRunner VX personal watercraft |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Sandy lot near the water |
| Coverage area | Greenville County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Greenville County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
What Greenville boat owners ask us
How to get rid of a broken boat?
Call our crew to haul it away. We load broken hulls, sunken craft, and jet skis onto flatbeds using heavy winches. We pump out hazardous materials like gas and oil, pull the battery, and take the craft to a scrap yard or recycling center for proper disposal.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
The price depends on the length of the vessel, its location, and the condition of the trailer. Small watercraft usually cost a few hundred dollars, while larger boats take more crew time and gear. We give you a clear price before we start any work.
Where our crews work around Greenville
Crews cover Greenville County: Mauldin, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest and Taylors. June heat and heavy afternoon rain cause severe damage to forgotten watercraft left in yards. Landlords and property owners often hire us in early summer to clear out abandoned jet skis and old trailers before weeds and brush hide the wreckage.
Ready to have your boat gone from Greenville? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
