A 26 ft sailboat on a gravel driveway takes up more room than most people expect until they try to walk around it. This white MacGregor 26 had a faded navy blue stripe and a cracked fiberglass hull from a heavy storm branch. The hull was already brittle from years in the sun, and the owner wanted his yard space back.
Our crew arrived in Mountain Brook with a winch, power saws, and protective gear. A swarm of red wasps had built a large nest under the console, so we sprayed the area and waited for them to clear before starting. We unbolted the hardware, tied off the mast safely, and used sawzalls with heavy demolition blades to slice the hull into four clean pieces. Cutting old fiberglass creates a thick gray dust that coats everything, so we keep the shop vac running right at the blade line.
We loaded the hull sections onto our flatbed for proper disposal at a local landfill that takes fiberglass, while the stainless steel rigging 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 if you need a boat removal in Jefferson County.
In our experience, June heat and heavy rain quickly turn a cracked hull into a wet mess full of mildew and standing water. We always drain the fuel, flush the oil, and pull the battery before hauling any vessel away for scrap. We take the title when there is one, or we help you complete a release of liability so the craft is off your name.
What this job involved
| Boat | 26 ft MacGregor 26 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Gravel driveway beside the house |
| Coverage area | Jefferson County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
This is an illustrative case built from the kind of work we do in Jefferson County, not a record of one customer’s job. The photos are illustrative as well.
Boat removal questions from Mountain Brook owners
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
We base the price on the size of the boat, its location, and the work needed to load it. Small runabouts on workable trailers cost less, while larger cut-up jobs or blocked driveways take more labor. Call us for a fast quote over the phone.
What if my boat is on a trailer?
We can tow the entire rig away if the trailer tires hold air and the axle is safe. If the trailer is rusted through or has flat tires, our crew can still haul the boat and trailer together on our flatbed truck.
Boat removal and disposal around Mountain Brook
Crews cover Jefferson County: Bessemer, Adamsville, Gardendale and Hueytown. Summer humidity and sudden rainstorms accelerate chalking on old gelcoat, while water pooling inside open hulls creates breeding grounds for pests. Boat owners in these neighborhoods often call us to haul away old vessels before severe weather strikes again.
Have a boat like this in Mountain Brook? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
