Both trailer tires were flat, rotted, and split open down to the cords. They would not hold air for ten seconds, and the rims sat deep in the packed gravel. Behind the trailer sat a 22 ft Godfrey Sweetwater 2086 pontoon boat with a black hull, silver stripe, aluminum deck, and an outboard motor. A landlord bought the Uniontown property and needed the driveway cleared for new tenants.
Our crew backed our flatbed truck close to the tongue. We brought out heavy steel skid plates and placed them under the flat trailer tires so they would not plow up the yard. We hooked our power winch to the trailer frame and pulled the whole rig slowly onto the bed. The rotted rubber slid right over the steel plates without tearing up the driveway.
We hauled the pontoon to a metal salvage yard for aluminum recycling. The landlord let us keep the trailer frame, so we scrapped the bad tires, fitted fresh rubber, and saved the steel frame for work around our yard. 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 a boat hauled away in Fayette County.
In our experience, pontoons sitting outside through Pennsylvania winters take on rain that freezes and thaws inside the aluminum deck joints. Water trapped in any hull expands in winter, splitting seams and rotting wooden floorboards. Before we haul any craft for proper disposal, our crew drains all hazardous materials including fuel and crankcase oil, then pulls the marine battery. We take the title when you have one, or sign a release of liability.
Job notes
| Boat | 22 ft Godfrey Sweetwater 2086 pontoon boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Gravel driveway beside the house |
| Coverage area | Fayette County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative case: it shows a typical boat removal in Fayette County and is not the record of a specific job. Photos are representative, not of this boat.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
How to get rid of a broken boat?
Call us to schedule a boat removal. We bring the truck, winch, and tools to haul your vessel from a yard, driveway, or slip. Our crew handles the heavy lifting, cleans up the work area, and takes the boat to a facility for metal recycling or proper disposal.
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most broken or abandoned boats cost more to tow and dispose of than they are worth. Outboard motors, aluminum hulls, and usable trailers hold some scrap value, but rotten wood and aged fiberglass have no resale market. We evaluate the craft, motor, and trailer together when we calculate your job cost.
Our boat removal crews in Fayette County
Crews cover Fayette County: Connellsville, South Connellsville, Masontown and Perryopolis. In June, property owners often turn their focus to outdoor cleanup projects. Old boats sitting beside barns or on gravel driveways block parking and draw junk complaints from neighbors. Call our crew for boat removal anywhere in the county.
Want a quote for a boat in Uniontown? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
