The homeowner asked us right away if he needed the title before we could haul the boat. He was moving out of state and wanted his faded dark green 21 ft Robalo walkaround off the property. The fiberglass hull sat half buried in the brush near the back tree line, and the white deck was covered in sap and pine needles.
Our crew brought a winched flatbed trailer to handle the pull. The outboard motor added weight, but the main issue was a fuel tank half full of old, sour gasoline. Before we dragged the boat out, we siphoned thirty gallons of dirty fuel into grounding drums to avoid any spill on the lawn. We hooked heavy straps to the bow eye and pulled the hull slowly through the brush, checking underneath so the trailer bunks caught the frame clean.
We salvaged the motor for a local shop, where the outboard was rebuilt and resold. The hull went to a metal and fiberglass facility for recycling and proper disposal. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Monsey or anywhere in Rockland County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, leaving a boat outside through New York winters lets trapped water freeze and split the gelcoat. Heavy snow also crushes old covers and rots the interior floor. Before we haul any vessel away, our crew strips out hazardous materials by pumping the fuel tanks, draining motor oil, and pulling the battery. We take the title when the owner has it, or we sign a release of liability.
Job notes
| Boat | 21 ft Robalo 2140 walkaround fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Tree line behind the house, half in the brush |
| Coverage area | Rockland County |
| Outcome | Outboard rebuilt and resold, hull recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Rockland County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
Boat disposal questions
Can you scrap a boat at a scrap yard?
Most scrap yards only accept metal, so they will take an outboard motor or aluminum boat. They rarely take a fiberglass hull unless the wood and foam are stripped out. Our crew cuts down fiberglass hulls and delivers the pieces to facilities set up for proper disposal.
How much does it cost to junk a fiberglass boat?
The price depends on the length of the boat, the condition, and how hard it is to reach. Pulling a hull from a tight yard or marsh takes extra gear and time. We give you a clear price over the phone based on your specific setup before we haul it.
Junk boat removal across Rockland County
Crews cover Rockland County: Chestnut Ridge, Airmont, Montebello and Wesley Hills. Early summer moves bring many calls from boat owners clearing out their property before handing over the keys. Unused fishing boats sitting behind barns or in tree lines are easy to forget until a real estate sale forces the cleanup.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Monsey, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
