We pulled up to the Mansfield lot in June and saw a 21 ft Bennington pontoon sitting deep in dry sand. Sun had turned the metallic blue hull chalky, and the deck plywood was starting to rot. The property owner needed the land cleared before new tenants moved in.
Before we could hook up the trailer, we found a large wasp nest under the steering console. Walt sprayed the nest, waited for it to clear, and then checked the aluminum tubes for cracks. Sand had built up around the tires, so our crew cleared the rubber with shovels and ran heavy straps from our winch down to the steel frame. We pulled the boat out slowly to keep the pontoon log brackets from bending in the soft dirt.
We towed the boat to a recycling yard where we crushed the aluminum logs for scrap metal and saved the good cleat fittings. The work changes on a boat over 20 feet, so we give prices over the phone based on size and setting. Call 833-658-4847 to set up boat removal in Tarrant County.
In our experience, Texas heat bakes sitting deck wood until it turns to dust, while humid air rusts frame welds underneath. As a rule, we drain all residual gas and crankcase oil into approved tanks and remove the lead battery before any hull goes to scrap metal recycling. We take the title when you have it, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is completely off your name.
The job at a glance
| Boat | 21 ft Bennington 20 SL pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Sandy lot near the water |
| Coverage area | Tarrant County |
| Outcome | Aluminum sold for scrap metal, fittings saved |
Illustrative case: it shows a typical boat removal in Tarrant County and is not the record of a specific job. Photos are representative, not of this boat.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Boat removal costs depend on length, boat weight, and how hard the vessel is to reach. Small hulls on good trailers cost less than sunken boats or pontoons stuck in mud. We ask for a few details and give you an upfront price before sending a crew.
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we haul unwanted boats to local scrap processors and landfills that accept fiberglass and aluminum hulls. Our crew handles the towing, loading, and proper disposal of hazardous materials like fuel, gear oil, and batteries so you do not have to haul anything yourself.
Where our crews work around Mansfield
Crews cover Tarrant County: Arlington, Keller, North Richland Hills and Euless. June heat pushes property managers to clean up dry lots before grass fires start or pest infestations grow under abandoned decks. Strong sun quickly ruins vinyl seating, making old hulls an eyesore that neighbors complain about to local code enforcement officers.
Ready to have your boat gone from Mansfield? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
