This burgundy Lowe 1448 sat unused for six years. The owner bought it for fishing, but he simply stopped going out on the water.
We found the boat inside a detached garage where it barely fit into the space. The main issue was a fuel tank still half full of old gas sitting next to the small outboard motor. Gas sitting in a closed building for years creates a heavy vapor hazard. Our crew siphoned the stale fuel into grounded safety cans, disconnected the lines, and pulled the portable tank out first. With the hazard cleared, we hooked the trailer to our winch and guided the hull straight out through the narrow door frame without scraping the siding.
Our crew hauled the rig away, cleaned up the trailer for reuse, and delivered the aluminum hull for metal recycling. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. Call 833-658-4847 for boat removal in Upper Macungie or anywhere in Lehigh County.
In our experience, aluminum hulls survive tight storage better than fiberglass, which often hiddenly holds trapped moisture. Winter freeze and thaw cycles expand trapped water, cracking fiberglass gelcoat and rotting wooden floor supports. Before we transport any vessel for scrap, we safely drain all residual fuel and crankcase oil and remove the lead-acid battery.
What this job involved
| Boat | 14 ft Lowe 1448 jon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Detached garage that it barely fit into |
| Coverage area | Lehigh County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Lehigh County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Boat removal questions from Upper Macungie owners
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old, non-running boats cost more to haul and process than the materials are worth. An aluminum hull has scrap value, but vintage outboard motors, soft floors, and stale gasoline quickly offset that metal credit. We evaluate each vessel and give you a honest price upfront.
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
Having a clear title makes the process faster. If the paperwork is missing, we can still haul the vessel. We will have you sign a release of liability form so the boat is officially transferred off your legal responsibility before we haul it away.
Boat removal and disposal around Upper Macungie
Crews cover Lehigh County: Allentown, Emmaus, Slatington and Catasauqua. Early summer brings a rush of calls from boat owners clearing out outbuildings and driveways. People in eastern Pennsylvania often realize during June that an old craft taking up valuable indoor storage space will not be returning to the river this year.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Upper Macungie? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
