We pulled up to the Lake Barcroft house and saw a white Catalina 22 sailboat sitting at a private dock. The hull had a faded teal stripe, and a small outboard hung off the back. A builder bought the property and needed the boat gone to clear the lot.
Getting it out was not straightforward. Low oak tree limbs hung down, and an overhead power line crossed right above the driveway path. We unstepped the aluminum mast first and secured it flat to the deck. Our crew then used a short, low-profile trailer to tow the boat up the slope slowly. We kept a spotter watching the roof line the whole time.
The fiberglass hull was still sound, so we sold the boat to a repair yard for reuse. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call 833-658-4847 if you need a sailboat hauled off your Fairfax County property.
In our experience, sailboats left on private water across Virginia collect standing water quickly during wet springs and hot summers. Mildew grows in the cabin and rust freezes the rigging turnbuckles. Before any hull goes for recycling, we pump out fuel tanks, drain engine crankcases, and pull old batteries to handle hazardous materials correctly. We take the title when you have it, or we fill out a liability release.
Case summary
| Boat | 22 ft Catalina 22 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Private lake dock |
| Coverage area | Fairfax County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
A composite, illustrative job from Fairfax County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Questions owners ask about a job like this
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
An inoperable motor is normal for us. We tow boats with broken engines using winches, straps, and mobile dollies. You do not need to fix the outboard or inboard motor before we haul the boat away from your slip or driveway.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Every boat removal job depends on the length of the vessel, the location, and whether the boat is on a trailer or floating. Call us with your boat details, and our crew will give you an estimated price over the phone before we schedule the job.
Boat removal throughout Fairfax County
Crews cover Fairfax County: Vienna, Clifton, Great Falls and McLean. Property sales and summer construction projects drive most of our sailboat calls around Lake Barcroft. Owners usually need proper disposal before contractors start work on the land or docks.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Lake Barcroft, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
