The neighbors in Norfolk had looked over the back fence at the blue Sun Tracker for six years. Sun-faded and chalky, the 22-foot pontoon took a beating from a spring storm that tore up the deck. The owner called us when the city inspector gave him two weeks to clean up the backyard.
Our crew opened two sections of the wooden privacy fence to gain access. Before we could hook up the trailer, we found a large wasp nest built under the steering console. We sprayed the nest early in the morning while the air was cool, wiped down the work area, and checked the aluminum tubes for trapped air or water. The trailer rust was heavy, so we pumped up the tires and winched the boat slowly through the yard onto our flatbed to keep the old frame from snapping.
We stripped the marine aluminum tubes for scrap recycling and salvaged the trailer frame for parts. Pontoon craft over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you have a damaged vessel sitting in Norfolk or Norfolk city, give us a call at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, hot summers and wet springs in Virginia create standing water in neglected hulls, turning old deck wood into soft mulch and rusting steel trailer frames. As a rule, we drain all residual fuel and crankcase oil into approved tanks and remove the lead-acid battery before taking any metal to a recycler. We take the title when there is one, and when there is not we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
The job at a glance
| Boat | 22 ft Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Backyard behind a wooden privacy fence |
| Coverage area | Norfolk city |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
This post describes a typical job in Norfolk city as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Questions from the phone this week
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old or damaged vessels carry no resale value once deck rot and hull wear set in. The cost to haul, transport, and dispose of the materials usually exceeds any scrap payout. We give you a clear quote up front to remove the vessel completely.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
We haul vessels out of tight backyards regularly. Our crew can navigate narrow side gates, maneuver around trees, or temporarily unbolt fence panels to reach the hull. We bring winches, ramps, and small dolly setups to slide the frame out without tearing up your lawn.
Our boat removal crews in Norfolk city
Crews cover Norfolk city and nearby Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Portsmouth. Early summer heat drives boat owners to clean out yards before humidity bakes the fiberglass and pest nests spread inside the upholstery. Heavy rain often settles inside open hulls, pushing people to schedule boat removal before ground damage worsens.
Ready to have your boat gone from Norfolk? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
