This 22 ft Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon sat beside a garage for ten years. It spent summers on local water before the owner parked it for good. The white hull had a faded red boot stripe, and the owner needed it gone before moving out of California.
Our crew arrived to haul the vessel, but a family of raccoons had moved into the steering console. We coaxed the animals out safely without damaging the property or getting bitten. Once the cabin area was clear, we lowered the outboard motor, checked the trailer frame, and winched the rig out of the narrow dirt side yard onto our flatbed truck.
We towed the pontoon to a salvage facility where crew members stripped the aluminum tubes and deck for metal recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Fillmore or anywhere in Ventura County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, dry California sun bakes rubber tires, cracks vinyl seating, and turns plastic fittings brittle after a few years outdoors. Before we tow any vessel away, we drain all fuel and oil and pull the marine battery for proper disposal. We take the title when there is one, or we sign a release of liability so the craft is off the owner’s name.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 22 ft Godfrey Sweetwater 2086 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Ventura County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
This post describes a typical job in Ventura County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Before you call: two common questions
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we haul unwanted vessels directly to a scrap processor or landfill that accepts fiberglass and aluminum hulls. Our crew handles the loading and transportation so you do not have to drag an old trailer or negotiate with waste facilities yourself.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull vessels out of tight backyards, side lawns, and gravel driveways every week. We use heavy winches, dollies, and ramps to move boats safely past fences, trees, and garage corners without torn-up turf.
Where our crews work around Fillmore
Crews cover Ventura County: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Oxnard and San Buenaventura (Ventura). Early summer moves bring many calls from residents clearing out backyards before selling homes. Hot, dry weather makes old hulls sit forgotten in side yards until property sales force a cleanout.
Call 833-658-4847 about a boat in Fillmore. A few photos and the address are enough to start.
