The insurance representative called and asked if we could take a total loss personal watercraft without waiting on a clear paper trail. We took the paperwork they had and met them in Surprise, AZ. Sitting in an apartment complex parking lot was an 11 ft Yamaha WaveRunner VX with a sea-foam green fiberglass hull. The sun had oxidized the finish down to a dull powder, and the insurance company needed the space cleared.
Before our crew could winch the craft onto our trailer, we noticed a swarm of wasps coming from under the console. We sprayed the nest, let the area clear, and prepped the jet ski for transport. A dry steering cable snapped while we guided the ski, which happens often when sun-baked rubber and plastic dry out. We secured the hull to our haul trailer with heavy straps so it would not shift on the road.
We hauled the WaveRunner to our yard, drained the fluid remnants, and pulled the battery. The metal jet drive parts went to a scraper for recycling, and we cut up the fiberglass hull to dispose of it at a landfill that takes it. Smaller watercraft under 20 feet usually cost around $75 per foot on our rate sheet. Call 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Maricopa County.
In our experience, extreme desert heat ruins stored watercraft fast. High summer temperatures chalk the gelcoat and rot internal seals until moving parts fail. Before any hull goes to a landfill, our crew drains all fuel, oil, and hazardous materials, then strips out the battery. We take the title during pickup, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is officially off your name.
What this job involved
| Boat | 11 ft Yamaha WaveRunner VX personal watercraft |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | Maricopa County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Maricopa County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
Before you call: two common questions
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to haul it away directly from your yard, driveway, or storage lot. We bring the right truck, winch the vessel loaded, and handle all the dismantling. We process the metal parts for recycling and take the remaining hull to an approved waste facility for proper disposal.
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
A broken or seized engine is not a problem for us. We do not need the motor to run to winch the vessel onto our trailer. Our crew hauls away non-running jet skis, inboard boats, and outboards regardless of their mechanical condition or missing drive parts.
Where our crews work around Surprise
Crews cover Maricopa County: Phoenix, Buckeye, Goodyear and Scottsdale. During June, property managers and insurance agents call us to clear abandoned watercraft from parking stalls before intense summer weather degrades the plastic and tires any further.
Ready to have your boat gone from Surprise? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
