Water sloshed over the floorboards as we stepped onto the stern. The craft sat heavy in the marina slip, taking on more water every hour, and the harbor office wanted the space cleared. The owner reached out to us before the hull went under completely. It was a white 21 ft Robalo 2140 walkaround with a faded navy blue stripe and a dead outboard motor.
Our crew rigged a portable trash pump to clear the water from the bilge. A double-diaphragm pump moves small debris without clogging, which kept us pumping while we sealed a leaking thru-hull fitting below the waterline. Once the craft floated high enough, we secured tow lines and brought it carefully to the ramp. We winched the fiberglass hull onto our haul trailer without putting stress on the soft transom.
At the yard, we pulled the usable aluminum trailer hardware for recycling and sent the chopped fiberglass hull to proper disposal. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Hermosa Beach or anywhere in Los Angeles County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, dry California sun breaks down gelcoat and weakens exposed winch straps long before a vessel hits the water. Before taking any hull for recycling, our crew drains all fuel, collects the crankcase oil, and disconnects hazardous materials like lead-acid batteries.
Job notes
| Boat | 21 ft Robalo 2140 walkaround fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Marina slip with unpaid fees |
| Coverage area | Los Angeles County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Los Angeles County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
Can you remove a boat that is in the water?
Yes, we remove vessels directly from marina slips and moorings. Our crew brings portable pumps to dewater leaky hulls so they float safely. We tow the vessel to a boat ramp and haul it away on our trailer.
How much does it cost to remove a boat?
Costs depend on the length of the vessel, its condition, and where it sits. Small hulls on working trailers cost less than submerged vessels at a dock. We give a plain price before starting, and larger boats over 20 feet get custom phone quotes.
Boat disposal across Los Angeles County
Crews cover Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Long Beach and Glendale. Early summer brings a rush of calls across the coast as boat owners face unpaid slip fees or want to clear neglected vessels before vacation season starts.
Want a quote for a boat in Hermosa Beach? Call 833-658-4847 or send pictures through the estimate form.
