A neighbor complained about an eyesore sitting in the tall grass near the fence line. The owner had a 19 ft Correct Craft Sport Nautique that had been parked in the corner of a farm field for three years. The fiberglass boat had a white hull with a faded navy blue stripe. A heavy oak tree limb broke off during a storm and cracked open the top deck.
Our crew backed our truck into the field to haul it out. The main obstacle was a rotten floor that would not hold a person’s weight. Stepping inside would have meant falling straight through the wood. We laid heavy plywood sheets across the gunwales to bridge the gap, then worked from above to secure the rigging straps around the solid fiberglass bottom.
We dragged the vessel onto our flatbed trailer without putting anyone inside. The hull underneath was still sound, so we sold it to a local repair yard for rebuildable parts. Our price sheet lists boats under 20 feet at about $75 a foot. Call 833-658-4847 to set up boat removal in St. Louis County.
As a rule, we expect farm fields to hold hidden water traps after spring rain. Standing water inside an abandoned hull rots internal wood quickly and turns old trailers into rust buckets. We always drain remaining fuel and oil into approved containers and pull the battery before transport. We take the title when there is one, or we sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 19 ft Correct Craft Sport Nautique ski boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Corner of a farm field |
| Coverage area | St. Louis County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in St. Louis County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
What people ask before a boat leaves
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
We charge by the overall length and the difficulty of the job site. Boats under 20 feet usually run around $75 per foot for proper disposal. Heavily damaged hulls or blocked access paths can increase the work needed to load the vessel safely.
What if my boat is on a trailer?
We can tow the unit away on its own trailer if the tires, bearings, and frame are still safe for the road. If the trailer is too rusted or flat, our boat removal crew winches the whole setup onto our own flatbed truck for transport.
Boat removal around Eureka
Crews cover St. Louis County: Wildwood, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights and Hazelwood. Early summer brings a surge of cleanup calls as property owners clear out storm damage from spring squalls. High humidity speeds up mold and rots exposed seating, turning stored vessels into yard clutter that neighbors notice fast.
A boat you are done with in Eureka? Send us photos or call 833-658-4847, and you get a price before we roll.
