The tires on the single axle trailer were flat and buried in dirt up to the rims. That trailer held a 20 ft Ski Nautique 196 with a green fiberglass hull and white deck. A builder bought the property and needed the lot clear, so he called us to get the boat out of a detached garage where it barely fit.
We could not back our truck up to the garage door because the ground outside was soft mud from rain. Moving the truck onto that lawn meant sinking it to the axles. Our crew hooked a hand winch to a big tree root and cranked the flat tires out of the mud. We pumped air into the tires with a portable tank, laid down ground mats, and rolled the trailer onto solid pavement.
Once the trailer hit the driveway, we winched it onto our flatbed for haul away. We chopped the fiberglass hull and took it to a landfill that accepts it, and sent the inboard engine metals to recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call 833-658-4847 to clear your property in St. Andrews or Richland County.
In our experience, high humidity in South Carolina makes green algae multiply inside dry garages and weakens old wood frames under the floor. As a rule, we pump out fuel tanks, drain crankcase oil, and pull the battery to safely manage hazardous materials before any recycling begins. We take the title when you have it, or sign a release of liability to show proper disposal.
Case summary
| Boat | 20 ft Ski Nautique 196 ski boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Detached garage that it barely fit into |
| Coverage area | Richland County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
Shown as an example of how a job like this goes in Richland County; not a record of a particular customer. Photos are illustrative.
What St. Andrews boat owners ask us
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we handle boat removal without a title in many situations. When state paperwork is missing, our crew provides a release of liability form to sign. This documents that you surrendered the vessel for disposal and clears your records with the state.
What if my boat is on a trailer?
We tow or haul the entire setup away. If the trailer tires are flat, rusted out, or unfit for the road, we load both the boat and trailer directly onto our transport equipment. You do not need to fix the trailer before we arrive.
Boat removal around St. Andrews
Crews cover Richland County: Forest Acres, Eastover, Arcadia Lakes and Hopkins. Summer heat and sudden rainstorms cause fiberglass gelcoat to chalk and fill abandoned hulls with water fast. Boat owners in this area often contact us during construction projects to haul away old watercraft and free up garage space.
Have a boat like this in St. Andrews? Call 833-658-4847 or send a few photos, and we will tell you what it takes.
