The homeowner in Poquoson, VA tried selling this 21 ft Robalo walkaround on social media for three months without a bite. He had stopped going out on the water two years ago. The white fiberglass hull sat in his side yard next to the garage, taking up space and fading under the sun, navy blue stripe included. He wanted his lawn back, so he picked up the phone and asked us for boat removal.
Getting it out was tight. The boat was parked behind a wooden side gate that gave our truck only four inches of clearance on each side. The tires on the double-axle trailer were flat and dry-rotted. We used a low-profile hydraulic jack to lift the frame and swapped in two inflated spare wheels we keep on our rig. Our crew hooked a hand winch to the tongue to guide the trailer straight through the posts without scraping the garage siding or taking down the gate.
Once we pulled it out to the street, we hauled the vessel away. The boat went to a local repair yard that bought it for the sound hull. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Poquoson city, give our team a call at 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we expect trailer tires to be flat or rotted when a vessel sits through wet springs and hot Virginia summers. Our crew drains all remaining fuel and oil into approved containers and removes the battery before taking the craft for proper disposal or recycling.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 21 ft Robalo 2140 walkaround fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Side yard next to the garage |
| Coverage area | Poquoson city |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
Shown as an example of how a job like this goes in Poquoson city; not a record of a particular customer. Photos are illustrative.
What people ask before a boat leaves
What is the procedure for boat disposal?
We haul the craft to an approved facility that takes fiberglass, or to a yard for recycling. Our crew drains all hazardous materials first, including fuel, oil, and batteries. We handle the load from your yard to the final site so you do not have to tow it.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can remove a boat if you do not have the title. When there is no title present, our crew signs a release of liability with you on site. That paperwork documents the transfer so the boat is completely off your name before we haul it away.
Boat removal and disposal around Poquoson
Crews cover Poquoson city and nearby Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton and Portsmouth. Early summer brings a high volume of boat removal requests across the coastal lowlands. Owners clear out old hulls before hurricane season starts, especially after spring rain leaves standing water and mildew inside open cockpits sitting in backyards.
Ready to have your boat gone from Poquoson? Call 833-658-4847 or use the estimate form.
