The rusted dual axle trailer sitting in the boat ramp parking area in Holliston was the real problem. A black 21 ft Sylvan Mirage 820 pontoon sat on top of it with flat tires and frozen wheel bearings. The owner bought a new boat, needed the space, and wanted this old aluminum deck unit gone before the weekend.
Our crew hitched our winch truck to the trailer frame to keep it stable while we checked the deck. A massive nest of yellow jacket wasps had built under the steering console. We sprayed the swarm, waited for the air to clear, and unbolted the outboard motor from the back of the hull. We pumped three gallons of stale gas from the tank and strapped the aluminum tubes down to prevent shifting during the haul.
We towed the rig directly to a metal recycling facility where the outboard and trailer were salvaged for parts, and the deck was crushed for scrap metal. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Holliston or Middlesex County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, aluminum pontoons hold up well, but trapped winter water expands during freeze and thaw cycles, splitting wooden deck boards and soaking the transom wood. We always drain all fuel and motor oil into proper hazardous materials containers and pull the marine battery before taking metal frames for scrap recycling.
Quick facts from this job
| Boat | 21 ft Sylvan Mirage 820 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Middlesex County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Shown as an example of how a job like this goes in Middlesex County; not a record of a particular customer. Photos are illustrative.
Boat disposal questions
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we haul unwanted boats directly to a scrap yard or a landfill that takes fiberglass. Our crew handles the loading, transport, and proper disposal of the hull, motor, and trailer so boat owners do not have to tow it themselves.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
The price depends on the length of the vessel, its location, and whether it sits on a working trailer or blocked up on land. We give you a clear price quote before we start any work, with no extra charges added later.
Junk boat removal across Middlesex County
Crews cover Middlesex County: Framingham, Marlborough, Newton and Lowell. Late spring and early June bring a heavy wave of boat removal requests across eastern Massachusetts as families clear out old pontoon boats to open up summer parking spots and slips.
Ready to have your boat gone from Holliston? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
