The tires on the single-axle trailer were rotten, flat, and pinched hard against the metal rims. That trailer sat under a 15 ft aluminum Alumacraft 1546 with a gray hull, black trim, and a small outboard motor. An insurance company wrote the boat off after a storm, and they needed it removed from a fenced self-storage lot in Pittsburg.
Rolling a boat with flat tires off dirt gets ugly fast. To clear the gate, we had to contend with low tree limbs and an overhead power line across the exit driveway. We jacked up the axle, pulled the bad wheels, and bolted on two of our own solid transport spares so the frame sat four inches higher. We unhooked the winch strap, hooked our electric winch to the tongue, and guided the rig under the low branches with a spotter watching the power line.
Our crew hauled the rig away and took the aluminum hull to a metal scrap yard for recycling. We cleaned up the steel trailer frame and saved it for reuse. For a small hull like this, our standard rate runs roughly $75 per foot. Boat owners in Contra Costa County can call 833-658-4847 for boat removal.
As a rule, we see a lot of damaged trailers in sunny California. Dry sun bakes rubber tires until they crack, and wheel bearings seize up after sitting in storage yards. Before any hull goes for metal recycling, our crew flushes the fuel tank, drains the crankcase oil, and disconnects the lead-acid battery to keep hazardous materials out of the ground.
Quick facts from this job
| Boat | 15 ft Alumacraft 1546 jon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Fenced self-storage lot |
| Coverage area | Contra Costa County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Contra Costa County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
What Pittsburg boat owners ask us
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, a title is helpful, but we can do the job without one. If you have the paperwork, we take the title during pickup. If you do not have it, we sign a simple liability release so the vessel is officially off your name.
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to haul the boat away directly from your yard, slip, or storage unit. We handle the winch work, towing, fuel draining, and proper disposal at a scrap yard or specialized facility so you do not have to tow it yourself.
Removing boats across Contra Costa County
Crews cover Contra Costa County: Concord, Richmond, Antioch and San Ramon. Early summer heat often forces local storage facilities to clean out abandoned space. Owners realize that dry heat has ruined the tires and covers on their parked vessels, leading them to schedule a professional haul out before fees stack up.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Pittsburg, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
