This Catalina 27 sat behind a Bethel Park duplex for years. Recent spring storms finally crushed the rotted cabin top and finished what age started. The owner knew it was time for boat removal and called our team to clear the concrete pad.
The main obstacle was a soft cabin floor that would not hold a person’s weight. Our crew laid long wooden planks across the cockpit seats to spread our weight before we touched anything. We removed the outboard motor first, then backed our heavy winch trailer up the residential driveway. We used synthetic straps around the thickest parts of the fiberglass hull so the weak deck would not collapse while pulling it off the block supports.
Our crew hauled the rig away safely. We sold the vessel to a repair yard because the lower fiberglass hull remained fully sound. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Bethel Park or Allegheny County, call 833-658-4847.
In our experience, water that sits inside a boat through winter freeze and thaw cycles will split the outer gelcoat and ruin the structure. We always pump out remaining fuel, drain crankcase oil, and pull the battery for proper disposal before taking any hull for recycling. We take the title when you have one, or we sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
Job notes
| Boat | 27 ft Catalina 27 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Concrete pad behind a duplex |
| Coverage area | Allegheny County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Allegheny County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
What Bethel Park boat owners ask us
What is the procedure for boat disposal?
We assess the site, pump out all hazardous materials like oil or gasoline, and remove batteries. Then we load the vessel on our trailer. Hull material determines where it goes. Metal boats go to metal recycling, while sound fiberglass hulls go to specialized yards for parts or salvage.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
We pull boats out of backyards routinely. Our crew uses winch lines, soft straps, and specialized pads to move boats through narrow side yards without tearing up your lawn or pavement. As long as we have a path wide enough for the hull, we can retrieve it.
Boat removal and disposal around Bethel Park
Crews cover Allegheny County: Pittsburgh, Plum, Jefferson Hills and West Mifflin. Summer heat often prompts property owners to clear out old project boats sitting behind homes. Uncovered hulls hold rainwater all June, which creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes and causes neighborhood complaints across the county.
Want a quote for a boat in Bethel Park? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
