We pulled up to the driveway in Little Ferry, New Jersey, and saw a chalky blue pontoon tucked between the house and the garage. The sun had killed the paint on this 21 ft Sylvan Mirage 820. Standing rain inside the deck had drawn mosquitoes, and the city gave the owner a week to clear it out.
The boat sat on lawn that felt like a wet sponge. Driving a heavy truck onto that lawn meant sinking to the axles. Our crew laid six thick plywood sheets from the driveway straight to the trailer wheels. We hooked a winch cable to the frame, winched the pontoon out inch by inch onto the hard pavement, and cranked it onto our flatbed. Plywood stops the tires from rutting the grass every time.
Since the aluminum tubes were still solid, we brought the boat to a local repair yard to salvage the parts. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Bergen County, call 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we urge owners to pump out rain before summer hits. Cold winters freeze caught water and split the seams, while heat turns that same water into a breeding ground for insects. Before we haul any craft for recycling, we drain all hazardous materials like fuel and gear oil, then disconnect the battery.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 21 ft Sylvan Mirage 820 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Bergen County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Representative example of our work in Bergen County; it does not describe a particular customer job, and the photos are illustrative.
Boat disposal questions
How to get rid of a broken boat?
Call us to tow the vessel away from your property. We haul the boat off its trailer or yard blocking, pump out remaining fluids, and transport it to a landfill that takes fiberglass or a metal recycler for proper disposal.
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, a title makes the process faster, but it is not always required. When you do not have a paper title, we sign a release of liability with you so the boat is completely off your name.
Boat removal and disposal around Little Ferry
Crews cover Bergen County: Paramus, Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Alpine. Early summer brings a rush of calls from owners who uncovered their craft after winter storms, only to find rotten floors or local code citations.
Have a boat like this in Little Ferry? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
