The builder called us first to ask if we could take a boat off the lot without waiting for new DMV paperwork. He had bought a fenced self-storage property in Laguna Hills, California, and this faded dark green 26 ft Pearson sailboat was blocking his construction equipment. The white fiberglass deck was covered in dirt, and the boat had been sitting on the land for years.
Our crew arrived with a heavy truck and flatbed winch equipment. The obstacle was the dual-axle steel trailer frame, which had completely rusted through right at the tongue, making a standard tow impossible. We strapped heavy steel beam splints along the broken tongue section, bolted them through the sound metal behind the rot, and secured safety chains directly to the front axle before pulling it out of the tight yard corner.
We towed the boat safely out of the site for proper disposal. The fiberglass hull was cut up into manageable pieces and hauled to a landfill that takes it, while the lead keel and metal deck fittings went for recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call us at 833-658-4847 to clear your property in Laguna Hills or anywhere in Orange County.
In our experience, intense dry sun in Southern California bakes sitting hulls, making fiberglass brittle and cracking tires clear to the wire rim. Before taking any vessel to a salvage yard, our crew always pumps out leftover fuel, drains the engine oil, and removes the lead battery to handle hazardous materials safely.
Job notes
| Boat | 26 ft Pearson 26 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Fenced self-storage lot |
| Coverage area | Orange County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Orange County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Before you call: two common questions
How to get rid of a bad boat?
Call our crew to haul the vessel away directly from your yard, slip, or storage lot. We bring flatbed trucks, heavy winches, and cutting tools to handle junk boats in any condition. We manage the transport and deliver the boat for proper disposal and recycling.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can take a boat even if the original title is missing. When no title exists, we provide a simple release of liability form for you to sign. This paperwork documents the transfer so the boat is officially off your name.
Boat removal throughout Orange County
Crews cover Orange County: Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. Early summer heat often pushes property buyers and lot owners to clean up old storage yards before building starts. Many boat owners in this area decide to clear out unvetted project hulls before the dry summer wind creates added fire risks.
Boat in Laguna Hills that is not going back in the water? Call 833-658-4847 and we will walk you through it.
