We pulled up to the apartment complex parking lot in Signal Hill and found a 16 ft tan Starcraft Holiday sitting in the back corner. The brown accent stripe was faded, the windshield was gone, and the tires on the single-axle trailer were flat. Marina staff had asked the owner for their slip back, so he brought the runabout home and parked it on the grass nearby.
The main problem was the soft dirt behind the pavement, which would easily bury a heavy tow truck. Our crew laid down four wide timber mats to make a solid path from the asphalt to the trailer tongue. We hooked up a hand winch to roll the trailer onto the mats without spinning the truck tires. Once we had the rig on firm pavement, we hooked it to our hitch and strapped down the outboard.
Our crew hauled the vessel to our yard for salvage and recycling. We removed the outboard motor for usable parts, then cut the fiberglass hull into sections to dispose of it properly. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. Call 833-658-4847 for boat removal in Signal Hill and Los Angeles County.
In our experience, dry Southern California sun bakes these older runabouts until the gelcoat cracks and the trailer tires rot from the inside out. Before we haul any hull, we drain all hazardous materials including remaining gasoline and engine oil, and we remove the battery for recycling. We take the title when there is one, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 16 ft Starcraft Holiday 16 runabout |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | Los Angeles County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
Representative example of our work in Los Angeles County; it does not describe a particular customer job, and the photos are illustrative.
Boat disposal questions
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull vessels out of tight residential yards regularly. Our crew uses portable winch gear, ramps, and ground mats to guide the hull around fences and trees without tearing up your lawn or damaging your property.
How to get rid of a broken boat?
Call our crew to handle the haul and disposal for you. We pick up unwanted vessels on trailers or blocks, strip the dangerous fluids, salvage any good hardware, and transport the fiberglass hull to a proper facility.
Boat disposal across Los Angeles County
Crews cover Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale and Pomona. Early summer sunshine usually brings a surge in calls as property owners clean up parking areas, clear out driveway spots, and resolve code notices before peak heat arrives.
Call 833-658-4847 about a boat in Signal Hill. A few photos and the address are enough to start.
