An inherited pontoon boat usually sits until the family gets tired of paying for parking. That was the case with a 21 ft Sylvan Mirage 820 in Mount Olive, NJ. The white and light blue boat sat in a boat ramp parking area on an old trailer. The owner called us because nobody in the family wanted to keep it or pay the fees.
Our crew arrived with a heavy winch and service truck. The main obstacle was the trailer. Both tires were flat and cracked down to the internal cords. Instead of loading the trailer onto a flatbed as one piece, we jacked up the frame, swapped the dry-rotted wheels with standard spares we keep on the truck, and greased the rusted wheel bearings. We then pulled the whole rig onto our tilt trailer.
We brought the boat back to our yard. Our crew removed the outboard motor to rebuild and resell it. We drained the fuel tank, removed the marine battery, and took the aluminum tubes and deck to a recycler. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call us at 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Morris County.
In our experience, pontoons left outside through New Jersey winters suffer heavy frame damage. Water trapped in the floor freeze and thaw cycles rusts the support brackets and warps plywood decks. Before recycling any vessel, we drain all residual fuel and engine oil into collection drums and pull the battery for proper disposal. We take the title from boat owners, or we sign a release of liability so the craft is removed from your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 21 ft Sylvan Mirage 820 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Morris County |
| Outcome | Outboard rebuilt and resold, hull recycled |
This post describes a typical job in Morris County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
What people ask before a boat leaves
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, we can clear the boat without a clear title. Our crew provides a release of liability to sign during pickup. This document proves you turned the craft over to us for disposal and clears your responsibility for the vehicle.
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to haul the boat away. We evaluate the craft, bring the necessary tow gear to your location, load the hull, and pump out any hazardous materials. We process the metal for recycling and dispose of useless debris at an approved municipal disposal facility.
Boat removal around Mount Olive
Crews cover Morris County: Kinnelon, Florham Park, Lincoln Park and Mendham. Early summer brings a rush of calls across northern New Jersey. Boat owners clear out abandoned craft from driveways and public ramps to make room for active summer towing and camping gear.
Call 833-658-4847 about a boat in Mount Olive. A few photos and the address are enough to start.
