The June sun hit 95 degrees early in Calimesa, and that heat meant we had to move fast before the air got heavy. The owner of a 20 ft Malibu Response ski boat needed his property cleared before a move out of state. Its black hull and silver stripe sat on a sandy lot, sitting low on dry tires.
The main obstacle was overhead. Low tree limbs and a drop power line covered the only driveway out to the road. Our crew lowered the tire pressure on our trailer to gain two inches of clearance, then strapped the boat hull down flat. We used a spotter on the roof of the cab to guide the windshield under the lowest branches without snagging wires.
We hauled the ski boat to a local scrap yard. The inboard engine and trailer were salvaged for parts, and the fiberglass hull was crushed. 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 Calimesa or Riverside County.
As a rule, we see intense California heat destroy rubber and plastic on vessels left outdoors. Brittle tires often drop off the rims during a tow if you do not check them first. Our crew always drains fluids, removes hazardous materials like fuel and oil, and pulls the battery for safe disposal. We take the title, or sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
Case summary
| Boat | 20 ft Malibu Response ski boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Sandy lot near the water |
| Coverage area | Riverside County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
A composite, illustrative job from Riverside County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Questions from the phone this week
Is my old boat worth anything?
Most old boats left in backyards have little cash value because fiberglass recycling and disposal cost more than the scrap metal inside. If the motor runs or the trailer is solid, those parts might offset a portion of your total boat removal cost.
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we haul unwanted boats directly to landfills and scrap yards that take fiberglass hulls. Trash haulers rarely accept full vessels at the curb, so our crew loads the boat, pulls the hazardous items, and handles the transport for proper disposal.
Boat disposal across Riverside County
Crews cover Riverside County: Palm Springs, Riverside, Moreno Valley and Menifee. In dry inland areas, early summer heat pushes many boat owners to clean up their properties before relocating or buying a new craft for the season.
Have a boat like this in Calimesa? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
