We pulled up to the Prunedale house and saw a white Hunter 23 sitting deep in the dry brush. The navy stripe on the fiberglass hull was faded gray, and the trailer tires were sunk into soft dirt beside the garage. A city code enforcement officer had left a notice on the front door, so the boat owners needed it moved off the property fast.
Our truck would have buried its drive axle if we backed into the loose soil. We hooked three heavy straps together and ran a winch line straight from the tow hitch to the axle of the boat trailer. To keep the trailer tires from digging deeper, we laid wide wooden planks under them as the cable pulled the rig onto the firm driveway.
We towed the vessel away for proper disposal, but a repair yard bought the hull because the fiberglass remained solid. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Prunedale or anywhere in Monterey County.
In our experience, years of dry sun bake the gelcoat and rot the rubber on boat trailers, making tires blow out the moment they roll. We pull the marine battery and pump out residual fuel or oil before taking any vessel to recycling or salvage yards.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 23 ft Hunter 23 sailboat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Monterey County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Representative example of our work in Monterey County; it does not describe a particular customer job, and the photos are illustrative.
What people ask before a boat leaves
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we pull hulls out of tight yards, garden beds, and dirt side paths everyday. We use long winch cables, portable ramps, or extra rigging so our heavy trucks stay on paved driveways while we haul your trailer into the open.
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, a title is helpful, but we can accept a bill of sale or state registration paperwork instead. When paperwork is missing, we sign a release of liability with you so the vessel is completely off your name before we haul it away.
Removing boats across Monterey County
Crews cover Monterey County: Salinas, Seaside, Marina and Monterey. Coastal sun and ocean fog wear down older boats sitting on private lots through June. Property owners often get notices from county officials to haul away inactive watercraft before summer begins.
A boat you are done with in Prunedale? Send us photos or call 833-658-4847, and you get a price before we roll.
