A summer storm pushed a heavy tree branch across the deck of a 21 ft Bennington 20 SL pontoon in Elizabethtown. The deck was crushed and the green paint on the sides was heavily faded from years on the gravel driveway. The owner wanted it gone before the mess got worse, so he called us.
Our crew arrived in Hardin County to haul the pontoon away. The trailer tongue was rusted completely through near the coupler, making it dangerous to tow on public roads. We placed floor jacks under the crossmembers, raised the frame, and strapped heavy steel beams along the frame rails to bypass the broken tongue. We winched the entire rig slowly onto our flatbed trailer without risking a collapse on the driveway.
We took the pontoon to a salvage facility where aluminum tubes, deck metal, and outboard fittings were stripped for metal recycling, and the crushed deck went to a landfill. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Elizabethtown, call us at 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we see wet springs in Kentucky accelerate heavy rust on steel boat trailers left parked on unpaved ground. Damp dirt holds water against the metal rails until the frame fails. Before any hull goes for scrap, our crew drains all fuel and engine oil, removes the battery, and safely handles all hazardous materials.
What this job involved
| Boat | 21 ft Bennington 20 SL pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Gravel driveway beside the house |
| Coverage area | Hardin County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
This post describes a typical job in Hardin County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Boat disposal questions
What is the procedure for boat disposal?
We bring specialized gear to lift or winch the vessel onto our trailer. Our crew hauls the boat away, drains all fluids, extracts the battery, and separates reusable metal parts. The remaining fiberglass or wood hull goes directly to a local landfill that accepts large marine waste.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull boats out of backyards, side yards, and tight residential properties. Our crew uses winch lines, dollies, or portable jacks to move a boat safely around fences and trees. Call us at 833-658-4847 to describe your yard layout.
Boat disposal across Hardin County
Crews cover Hardin County: Radcliff, Vine Grove, West Point and Sonora. High humidity and damp summer weather in central Kentucky turn parked boats into targets for mildew, standing water, and structural rot. Homeowners usually reach out when seasonal yard work reveals that a neglected boat or trailer has become too damaged to repair or move.
Want a quote for a boat in Elizabethtown? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
