A homeowner in Parma was packing up for an out of state move and needed his side yard clear. A metallic blue 18 ft Reinell runabout sat right next to the garage. The sun had turned the fiberglass hull chalky, and the old outboard had not run in years. He wanted the boat gone before closing on the house.
Our crew backed our truck into the driveway to hook up the trailer. Before we could winch the boat down, we saw a thick swarm of wasps flying under the console. We sprayed the nest with foam and let it set for fifteen minutes. Once the insects were down, we checked the trailer tires. They held air long enough for us to roll the rig safely onto our flatbed haul truck.
We pulled the motor for salvage and pulled the metal frame for recycling. The crushed hull went straight to a disposal site that handles fiberglass. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. If you need boat removal in Parma or anywhere in Cuyahoga County, call 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we see severe damage from Midwestern winter weather. Water left inside an open hull freezes hard, splits the gelcoat, and rots the wood inside the floor. Before any rig leaves the site, we strip all hazardous materials by draining the fuel tank, draining the motor oil, and pulling the battery. We take the title when you have it, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
What this job involved
| Boat | 18 ft Reinell 18 runabout |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Cuyahoga County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Illustrative case: it shows a typical boat removal in Cuyahoga County and is not the record of a specific job. Photos are representative, not of this boat.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
We take boats with dead engines all the time. Our crew winches non-running rigs directly onto our trailer using heavy power gear. You do not need to fix the motor, charge the battery, or get the engine running before we arrive to haul the vessel away.
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
The final cost depends on the overall length of the vessel, its location, and whether it sits on a working trailer. We measure the boat and check access around your property first, then give you a clear total price before we start any work on the yard.
Boat removal and disposal around Parma
Crews cover Cuyahoga County: Cleveland, Strongsville, North Royalton and Solon. Early summer brings many calls from boat owners who are clearing out property for residential sales or moving away. Warm June weather also exposes rot and pests in hulls that sat outdoor all winter.
A boat you are done with in Parma? Send us photos or call 833-658-4847, and you get a price before we roll.
