Neighbors parking near the Highland Park boat ramp kept staring at a faded 21 ft Wellcraft sitting on a bad trailer. The metallic blue hull was chalky from years under the sun, and the outboard motor was dead. An insurance company wrote the fishing boat off and needed it off the lot. The owner called us to clear the spot before the city started issuing fines.
The main obstacle was the trailer. Both tires were completely flat and cracked down to the rubber cords, so towing it down the road was out of the question. Our crew brought heavy-duty ramps, hooked a hydraulic winch to the frame, and pulled the trailer and hull together directly onto our flatbed. Winching a rig with locked tires takes slow steady pressure so you do not snap the winch cable or bend the trailer axle.
Once we loaded the vessel, our crew hauled it away to be stripped for parts, and we had the fiberglass hull cut and recycled properly. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Highland Park or anywhere in Lake County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, water left inside a hull during Illinois winters freezes, splits the gelcoat, and rots the wood core inside the back of the hull. Before any hull goes to recycling, our crew drains all remaining fuel and motor oil and pulls the battery to handle hazardous materials safely. We take the title when there is one, or we sign a release of liability so the boat is off your name.
What this job involved
| Boat | 21 ft Wellcraft 21 Coastal walkaround fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Boat ramp parking area |
| Coverage area | Lake County |
| Outcome | Stripped for parts, with the hull cut and recycled |
A composite, illustrative job from Lake County, not one customer’s record. Photos show the situation, not the specific boat.
Two questions we hear on jobs like this
Can you take a boat to the junk yard?
Yes, we can tow or haul your vessel to a scrap yard or a facility that handles fiberglass disposal. Our crew handles the loading, transport, and proper disposal so you do not have to worry about towing a dangerous rig yourself. Call us to schedule your boat removal.
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
The price depends on the overall length, the location, and whether the hull sits on a working trailer or the ground. We give you a clear price quote before we start any work. Call us at 833-658-4847 to get an estimate for your boat.
Boat removal around Highland Park
Crews cover Lake County: Waukegan, Lake Forest, Gurnee and Long Grove. In June, local boat owners start cleaning out storage areas and marina spots for the summer season. We get many calls across the county when insurance claims finish or when old projects sit too long in public parking lots.
Boat in Highland Park that is not going back in the water? Call 833-658-4847 and we will walk you through it.
