A 2012 Bennington 20 SL pontoon boat sat inside a tight detached garage in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The 21 ft tan hull with its brown accent stripe took up every inch of the bay. The boat owner bought a new craft and needed this space back. He had no trailer for the old one, leaving the twin aluminum tubes resting on wooden blocks and old tires.
Our crew backed our specialized haul rig right up to the garage doorway. We positioned heavy hydraulic dollies under the pontoon logs and jacked the frame up just enough to pull the blocks out. Pontoon decks catch on door jambs if you tilt them too high, so we rolled the boat straight out onto the driveway inch by inch. Once clear of the eaves, we winched the hull onto our flatbed trailer and strapped the motor down tight.
We brought the boat back to our yard where the deck was disassembled for recycling. The aluminum tubes were hauled to a metal salvage yard, and the old trailer frame was cleaned up so it could be reused. Pontoon boat removal jobs over 20 feet get a quote over the phone because the setting and width dictate the gear we haul with. Call us at 833-658-4847 to clear your garage today.
In our experience, pontoons left stored through Minnesota winters often gather trapped moisture under the floor, which can freeze and warp the aluminum crossmembers. As a rule, we always drain all fuel, oil, and hazardous materials before pulling the battery for recycling. We take the title when you have it, and when you do not, we sign a release of liability so the craft is off your name.
The boat, the place, the outcome
| Boat | 21 ft Bennington 20 SL pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Detached garage that it barely fit into |
| Coverage area | Hennepin County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Hennepin County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Before you call: two common questions
Can you scrap a boat at a scrap yard?
Most scrap yards will not accept a complete boat because they do not handle wood, fiberglass, or fuel systems. We strip down the vessel first, dispose of hazardous fluids properly, and bring the clean aluminum or metal parts directly to metal recyclers.
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, a title is not always necessary for us to tow away your unwanted boat. If you have the clear title, we take it during pickup, but if it is missing, we simply have you sign a release of liability for our legal records.
Our boat removal crews in Hennepin County
Crews cover Hennepin County: Minneapolis, Corcoran, Bloomington and Plymouth. By June, homeowners across the lake country are pulling old crafts out of storage to make room for new summer gear. Call us whenever an unwanted boat is taking up valuable indoor space on your property.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Minnetonka, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
