We pulled up to a Santa Barbara duplex and saw a sea-foam green 22 ft Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon boat sitting low on a concrete pad. The aluminum tubes were dull, the paint was heavily oxidized, and a widow needed the yard cleared out.
The trailer tires were completely flat and cracked open to the cords from years of direct sun. Rolling it straight out was not an option because the rubber would peel right off the rims. Our crew hooked a winch to the frame to lift each side, slid heavy steel dollies beneath the rotted wheels, and slowly guided the pontoon around the edge of the house without scraping the wall.
We towed the rig to our shop, pulled the outboard engine, and hauled the aluminum deck and tubes to a scrap yard for metal recycling. Larger hulls above 20 feet get a quote over the phone because the dimensions and yard layout dictate our gear. Call us at 833-658-4847 for boat removal in Santa Barbara County.
In our experience, strong coastal sun in this part of California bakes old rubber tires, dries out vinyl seating, and fades hull paint fast. Before any rig leaves the yard, we strip the hazardous materials by draining the fuel tank, draining the motor oil, and pulling the lead-acid battery for proper disposal.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 22 ft Godfrey Sweetwater 2086 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Concrete pad behind a duplex |
| Coverage area | Santa Barbara County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Santa Barbara County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to haul the boat away from your property. We bring the winch, truck, and dollies to haul unwanted vessels off trailers, blocks, or concrete pads. We handle the load, drive it to a scrap yard or recycling facility, and clear the yard for you.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can handle the boat removal even if you lost the original title. When there is no title available, we sign a release of liability form with you. That document puts our company in charge of the hull and clears your name from future owner records.
Removing boats across Santa Barbara County
Crews cover Santa Barbara County: Goleta, Carpinteria, Solvang and Buellton. Property owners in this area frequently call us during late spring and early summer when preparing homes for sale. Dry weather makes it easier to pull old aluminum hulls out of backyards before seasonal grass dries out and creates fire hazards.
Have a boat like this in Santa Barbara? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
