The June sun was baking the metal roof on a Lower Swatara property, turning the detached garage into an oven. A builder bought the lot to start fresh, but an old 22 ft sea-foam green O’Day sailboat sat inside, wedged tight against the back wall. The oxidized fiberglass hull barely fit through the door frame, and the heat made the smell coming from the cabin twice as bad.
Our crew opened the main hatch and found a mother raccoon with four kits nesting in the old cushions. We set live traps, cleared the animals safely, and hooked a power winch to the trailer frame. Steering a wide sailboat out of a doorway with two inches of clearance on each side takes slow work. We deflated the trailer tires to drop the overall height so the cabin roof would not catch the garage header on the way out.
Once the boat cleared the driveway, we prepped it for proper disposal. The small outboard engine and steel trailer were saved for recycling, and the crushed hull went to a yard that takes old fiberglass. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you have an unwanted hull in Dauphin County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, winter ice expands in trapped water, cracking the floor and trapping moisture that rots internal wood. Hot summer months then make old fiberglass brittle and difficult to move without snapping. We pull the battery, drain all fuel lines, and safely dispose of hazardous materials before any hull gets chopped. We take the title when there is one, and when there is not, we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 22 ft O’Day 22 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Detached garage that it barely fit into |
| Coverage area | Dauphin County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Shown as an example of how a job like this goes in Dauphin County; not a record of a particular customer. Photos are illustrative.
Boat removal questions from Lower Swatara owners
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we handle boat removal jobs without a title in many situations. When a title is missing, our crew provides a release of liability form to sign. This paperwork documents the transfer of the vessel so you are no longer responsible for it.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we haul boats out of tight backyards, side yards, and narrow structures. Our team uses specialized winches, dollies, and tow gear to roll hulls around fences and trees without damaging your lawn or surrounding property.
Junk boat removal across Dauphin County
Crews cover Dauphin County: Harrisburg, Gratz, Steelton and Hummelstown. Property sales and lot clearing drive most boat removal requests in this part of Pennsylvania during the summer. Owners often decide to clear out old project boats once warm weather hits and construction projects begin.
Got one sitting in a yard or at a dock around Lower Swatara? Call 833-658-4847 and describe it; photos help.
