The owner called us from Derby, CO and asked if he could sign off his boat liability before his move out of state. He had a 26 ft MacGregor sailboat sitting in the side yard next to his garage. The fiberglass hull had metallic blue paint that was chalky and sun-faded after years outdoors. He was packing his house and needed the sailboat gone before closing day.
Our crew arrived with a heavy truck and a low deck trailer. The sailboat sat behind a steep driveway that dropped sharply into a narrow residential street. We attached a power winch and backed the rig down at a controlled angle. To keep the keel from bottoming out on the asphalt apex, we built a temporary ramp out of thick oak blocks under the trailer tires. We hauled the boat onto the bed slowly and secured the straps before driving out.
We towed the hull to a facility where it was stripped for usable parts. The metal hardware went to scrap, and the remaining hull was cut into sections for proper disposal and recycling. Sailboats over 20 feet are priced over the phone because size and setting change the work. Call us at 833-658-4847 for boat removal in Adams County.
In our experience, intense sun at high altitude bakes boat covers and fiberglass, while rapid cold swings crack hulls left sitting in yards. Before we tow any hull for final disposal, our crew drains all remaining fuel and oil into certified containers and pulls the battery for safe handling. We take the title from the owner, or sign a release of liability if no title exists.
What this job involved
| Boat | 26 ft MacGregor 26 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Adams County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
This is an illustrative case built from the kind of work we do in Adams County, not a record of one customer’s job. The photos are illustrative as well.
Before you call: two common questions
What happens to my boat after removal?
We tow the boat to a facility for salvage and recycling. Useful metal items, cleats, and riggings are salvaged first. Hazardous materials like fuel, oil, and batteries are removed safely. The leftover fiberglass hull is cut down and taken to a landfill that takes fiberglass.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew handles tight yard extractions every week. We use specialized winches, tow straps, and ramp blocks to pull hulls out from behind houses, side gates, or narrow driveways without damaging your property. Call us at 833-658-4847 to talk through your setup.
Where our crews work around Derby
Crews cover Adams County: Commerce City, Federal Heights, Todd Creek and North Washington. Early summer brings many calls from boat owners clearing out properties before relocations. High UV radiation in June quickly breaks down exposed rubber lines and Gelcoat, turning idle backyard projects into unwanted eyesores that owners need cleared out fast.
Have a boat like this in Derby? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
