A neighbor in Lyndhurst, NJ noticed brush swallowing an old Glasspar Seafair 17 in the backyard next door. The white fiberglass hull with its faded navy blue stripe had sat near the tree line for years. With an out-of-state move coming up, the home owner knew it was time to clear the yard and called us for boat removal.
Our crew found a rotten floor that would not hold a man’s weight. Walking inside meant risking a foot going straight through the bottom of the boat. We laid wide wooden planks across the gunnels to distribute our weight while hooked up cables to the trailer frame. A slow winch pull hauled the boat out of the brush without sinking tires into the soft soil.
We hauled the rig away for proper disposal. The old outboard motor and trailer were salvaged for parts, and the hull went to a scrap yard for crushing. Our rate for boats under 20 feet runs around $75 a foot. Boat owners in Bergen County can call 833-658-4847 to schedule a removal.
As a rule, we see fiberglass damage when winter rain and snow freeze inside a hull. Freeze and thaw cycles split the gelcoat and rot the plywood under the deck. Our crew drains all remaining fuel and oil from the engine and pulls the battery before recycling the metal. We take the title when you have one, or we sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 17 ft Glasspar Seafair 17 runabout |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Tree line behind the house, half in the brush |
| Coverage area | Bergen County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
This post describes a typical job in Bergen County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
What Lyndhurst boat owners ask us
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull boats out of backyards, side yards, and tight spaces. Our crew uses winch lines and portable gear to move boats through gates or over soft lawn without damaging your property. Call us with your yard layout.
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old fiberglass boats cost more to haul and dispose of than they are worth. Outboard motors, trailer parts, or aluminum hulls sometimes carry scrap value, but rotten decks and wet fiberglass usually have zero resale value in today’s market.
Our boat removal crews in Bergen County
Crews cover Bergen County: Paramus, Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Alpine. In early summer, residents clean up yards and prepare homes for sale. Old boats sitting in the woods often get reported during home inspections or spring lawn maintenance.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Lyndhurst? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
