The narrow street in Amherst Town gave us very little room to back our trailer down the steep driveway. Once we got to the top, we found the boat sitting in a side yard next to the garage. It was a 16 ft Hobie 16 catamaran with a sun-faded metallic blue fiberglass hull that had turned chalky after years in the sun. The owner was a widow clearing out the property.
We could not get a vehicle into the tight side yard, so we lowered the double trailer tongue wheel and moved the lightweight hull by hand. Pushing a twin-hull frame on bare dirt takes steady leg work. We used winch straps around both main crossbars to guide it safely down the asphalt incline without letting the frame run away from us.
We pulled the boat onto our flatbed and drove it straight to a local repair yard that bought it because the fiberglass remained solid. Our rate card sets jobs for hulls under 20 feet at roughly $75 per foot. If you have an unwanted hull in Hampshire County, call us at 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we see small sail hulls hold up well unless moisture stays trapped inside them over winter. Water gets into small gelcoat cracks, freezes during New England winters, and splits the outer layers open. Before any hull goes for recycling, our crew drains all leftover fuel or oils and unhooks the battery for proper disposal.
What this job involved
| Boat | 16 ft Hobie 16 catamaran sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Hampshire County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
This post describes a typical job in Hampshire County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Boat disposal questions
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
We charge based on the overall length, the location, and the weight of the vessel. Small sailboats usually cost less than heavy cabin cruisers. We provide a full estimate before we bring our haul truck to your property so boat owners know the number upfront.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we handle boat removal jobs even when the original paperwork is missing. When you do not have a clear title, we sign a release of liability form with you. That document proves you turned the vessel over to us and takes it off your name.
Junk boat removal across Hampshire County
Crews cover Hampshire County: Northampton, Ware and Belchertown. June brings many calls as family members clear out properties before summer ends. Unused sailboats sit behind sheds for years until a homeowner decides to clear the yard, sell the land, or clean up an estate.
Boat in Amherst Town that is not going back in the water? Call 833-658-4847 and we will walk you through it.
