This Thompson 17 sat on a trailer for five years. The owner used to take it out on the water every summer until the engine died. A big oak limb came down during a spring storm and crushed the windshield, so the apartment manager told him to move the boat or get it towed. He called our crew for a proper disposal.
The real trouble was the cabin. A raccoon had torn through the canvas cover and made a nest in the bow, so we had to clear the animals out before we could touch the hull. Once the space was clear, we backed our truck up to the flat tires. The winch cable grabbed the trailer tongue, but the wheel bearings were seized solid from rust, so we sprayed the spindles with oil and tapped the hubs with a sledge until they turned.
We towed the rig to a facility that breaks down fiberglass for recycling. Jobs under 20 feet usually run near $75 per foot on our rate sheet. If you have an unwanted hull in Clarksville or Montgomery County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, humid summers and wet springs in Tennessee wreck old boats quickly, turning hidden spaces into homes for pests and filling hulls with mildew. Before we haul any craft for scrap, we pull the battery and pump out all hazardous materials like remaining gas or engine oil. We take the title, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 17 ft Thompson 17 runabout |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | Montgomery County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
This is an illustrative case built from the kind of work we do in Montgomery County, not a record of one customer’s job. The photos are illustrative as well.
Before you call: two common questions
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull boats from backyards every week. Our crew uses winch trucks, dollies, and ramps to move hulls down narrow driveways or through side gates without tearing up your lawn or fence.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
The price depends on the overall length, the weight, and where the boat sits. A small hull on a rolling trailer costs less than a sunk vessel or a cabin cruiser sitting on the ground without tires.
Where our crews work around Clarksville
Crews cover Montgomery County and nearby Pleasant View, Cumberland City, Adams and Slayden. Summer calls around here usually come from boat owners who got notices from property managers or neighbors after winter storms damaged stored craft.
Call 833-658-4847 about a boat in Clarksville. A few photos and the address are enough to start.
