We pulled up to a sandy lot near the water in Martinez and saw an 11 ft Sea-Doo GTI sitting low on a flat tire. The white fiberglass hull had a red boot stripe, but storm damage had cracked the body wide open. Years of hot sun had already ruined the seat, and recent winds finished the job.
Moving it was tricky because the steel trailer tongue had rusted completely through. Our crew slipped heavy polyester tow straps straight under the hull rather than pulling by the damaged trailer frame. We winched the jet ski slowly onto our flatbed trailer, keeping the weight balanced so the cracked gelcoat did not spill debris across the lot.
Our crew brought the hull to a regional landfill that accepts fiberglass, and we hauled the leftover steel jet drive parts to a metal recycler. For a job this size, our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. Call 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Martinez or anywhere in Contra Costa County.
In our experience, dry sun bakes these small personal watercraft until the plastic turns brittle and cracks under slight pressure. Before any hull goes for proper disposal, we pump out all leftover hazardous materials like gas and engine oil and disconnect the battery. We take the title when the boat has one, or we sign a release of liability so the craft is completely off your name.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 11 ft Sea-Doo GTI personal watercraft |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Sandy lot near the water |
| Coverage area | Contra Costa County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
This post describes a typical job in Contra Costa County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Boat removal costs depend on overall length, location, and the condition of the trailer. Smaller jet skis on accessible ground cost less to haul than heavy bowriders stuck in the mud. We check these factors upfront and give you a clear price quote before our crew drives out to start the work.
What happens to my boat after removal?
We dismantle the vessel to salvage usable metal parts for local recycling scrap yards. Our crew drains all hazardous fluids like fuel and oil for clean disposal according to local environmental rules. The remaining stripped fiberglass hull goes directly to an approved municipal landfill facility equipped to process it safely.
Boat removal and disposal around Martinez
Crews cover Contra Costa County: Concord, Richmond, Antioch and San Ramon. Strong summer heat dries out stored craft sitting near the bay, while occasional coastal storms break down old covers and snap weak hulls. Boat owners in this area often call us in June to clear out these broken watercraft before dry rot makes them impossible to tow cleanly.
Want a quote for a boat in Martinez? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
