The side gate at the parking area gave us about three inches on each side of the trailer tires. One wrong turn meant scraping metal on concrete posts. Behind that fence sat a 20 ft Ski Nautique 196 with a sea-foam green fiberglass hull. The finish had turned chalky from years under the sun.
The owner bought a newer craft and needed this spot cleared out. Our crew hooked up a guide wire and used a hand winch to steer the trailer through the opening inch by inch. We kept a guide spotter on each tire so the frame never touched the posts. Once the trailer cleared the gap, we hitched it to our heavy truck.
We hauled the boat down the road and sold it to a local repair yard because the bottom structure was still sound. 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 Anaconda or Deer Lodge County.
In our experience, intense mountain sunlight and sharp temperature swings dry out exposed fiberglass and turn gelcoat chalky over time. Before we tow any hull for recycling, we drain all leftover fuel and oil into sealed tanks and remove the battery. That prevents hazardous materials from spilling during transport.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 20 ft Ski Nautique 196 ski boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Deer Lodge County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
A composite, illustrative job from Deer Lodge County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Questions from the phone this week
Can you remove a boat without a title?
We can take your boat even if you lost the paperwork. When a title is missing, our team has you sign a release of liability. That paperwork proves you handed the boat to us and keeps your name clear.
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
An engine that will not start is no problem for our crew. We bring winches, tow lines, and heavy trucks to haul non-running craft right off your property. You do not need to fix the motor before we pick up the boat.
Removing boats across Deer Lodge County
Crews cover Deer Lodge County and nearby Philipsburg. June brings clear weather, so many boat owners start clearing out extra trailers and old hulls to make room for summer gear.
A boat you are done with in Anaconda? Send us photos or call 833-658-4847, and you get a price before we roll.
