We pulled up to the boat ramp parking area in Kalispell and found a 21 ft white Bennington 20 SL sitting high on its trailer. The boat had a bright red boot stripe, aluminum tubes, and a tired outboard motor hanging off the back. The owner needed it gone fast because the marina staff was asking for their slip space back before peak summer hit.
The main hurdle was getting the rig out of the park lot. We had to back our truck down a steep driveway that bled right onto a narrow, tight street with cars parked on both sides. Our crew blocked the single lane briefly, rigged safety chains, and winch-checked the deck to keep the center of gravity low. A deck hull this size can catch the wind like a sail when you pivot on an incline, so we double-strapped the aluminum log mounts before moving an inch.
Once we got the boat on the main road, we hauled it straight to our yard. We stripped the clean engine parts and deck hardware for salvage, then cut the aluminum tubes into pieces for local metal recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you have an unwanted vessel in Flathead County, call 833-658-4847 for boat removal.
In our experience, pontoons left out through Western Montana winters take a beating. Snow loads bow the aluminum deck framing, and big swings in temperature split the seats and crack fittings. We always drain fuel and motor oil for proper disposal and pull the battery before cutting metal for recycling. We take the title when you have one, or we sign a release of liability to clear your name.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 21 ft Bennington 20 SL pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Flathead County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Flathead County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Boat disposal questions
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to tow or haul the vessel away. We handle the loading, safely drain hazardous materials like fuel and oil, and transport the hull for salvage or scrap metal recycling. You do not need to chop it up or haul it yourself.
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old or damaged hulls cost more to haul and dispose of than they are worth. If the outboard motor runs or the aluminum deck is sound, some scrap value exists, but it rarely covers the full labor of safely pulling and dismantling the boat.
Removing boats across Flathead County
Crews cover Flathead County: Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork and Marion. June sun at altitude degrades exposed vinyl, while melting spring snow reveals hidden hull rot across local yards. Boat owners call us around this time to clean up space for new craft before peak lake season.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Kalispell? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
