A 2011 Bennington 20 SL sat on a trailer behind a house in Ferndale, MI. The sea-foam green hull had turned dull from years under the weather. The deck hull and aluminum tubes were still straight, but the owner bought a new boat and needed his yard space back.
The spring rain turned the lawn into deep mud, and a half-full tank of old gas made the rig heavy. Our crew pumped out eleven gallons of spoiled fuel into approved transport cans before touching the winch. We laid wood planks under the trailer tires so the rubber would not dig into the yard. A slow pull with our winch truck brought the pontoon out to the street without tearing up the grass.
The aluminum frame was solid, so we sold the craft to a repair yard for salvage instead of taking it to a scrap facility. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you have an old pontoon taking up space in Ferndale or Oakland County, give us a call at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, northern winter freezes cause hidden damage when water sits inside sealed aluminum deck compartments or pontoon tubes. Heavy snow loads also crush bimini frames and tear canvas covers during cold months. Before any haul, we drain all residual fuel and oil and remove the battery for proper disposal. We take the title when you have it, or sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
The boat, the place, the outcome
| Boat | 21 ft Bennington 20 SL pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Muddy yard after spring rain |
| Coverage area | Oakland County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Oakland County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
What people ask before a boat leaves
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew removes vessels from tight backyards, side yards, and unpaved lots. We use portable winches, timber tracks, and small tow vehicles to roll the rig out without damaging your lawn, fences, or nearby trees.
How to get rid of a broken boat?
Call our team to handle the entire boat removal process. We drain hazardous materials, haul the hull off your property, and haul the metal or fiberglass to a recycling center or local scrap yard that accepts watercraft.
Boat removal and disposal around Ferndale
Crews cover Oakland County: Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills and Novi. Early summer boat removal calls increase around Ferndale as property owners clear out old hulls to make room for summer gear. Winter ice often leaves older vessels with broken fittings that are not worth fixing before spring.
Ready to have your boat gone from Ferndale? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
