This Grady-White Seafarer 22 spent years fishing off the California coast before sitting parked on land. A widow in Santa Ana called us to clean out the space after her husband passed away. The metallic blue hull had turned chalky and white from the West Coast sun, and the apartment complex wanted the vehicle spot cleared.
The main issue was the trailer frame under the fiberglass hull. The steel had rusted straight through at the tongue, making it impossible to hook up and tow out safely. Our crew brought heavy timber blocking and jacked the frame up right where it sat. We slid a flatbed winch cable under the main bunks, secured the cracked metal, and pulled the hull slowly onto our trailer without touching the pavement.
We brought the vessel to our shop, drained the fluids, and cut the fiberglass into sections for a landfill that takes it. The outboard and aluminum hardware went to scrap recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. Call us at 833-658-4847 to set up your boat removal in Santa Ana or anywhere in Orange County.
In our experience, strong California sunlight breaks down boat hulls fast. Dry sun bleaches gelcoat and dries out tires until they rot on the rim. Before we dispose of any boat, we pump out residual fuel, drain the crankcase oil, and pull the battery for proper disposal. We take the title when you have it, or we sign a release of liability so the vessel is off your name.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 22 ft Grady-White Seafarer 22 walkaround fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Apartment complex parking lot |
| Coverage area | Orange County |
| Outcome | Fiberglass hull cut up and hauled to a landfill that takes it, metals recycled |
This post describes a typical job in Orange County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Questions from the phone this week
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, you do not always need a title for boat removal. If the title is missing, our crew can check the hull identification number and help you sign a simple release of liability. That paperwork keeps you clear of future state fees or registration notices.
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, we haul boats out of tight yards all the time. Our crew uses winches, skids, and small power equipment to pull a hull down narrow driveways or around fence lines without tearing up your lawn or property.
Our boat removal crews in Orange County
Crews cover Orange County: Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach and Orange. June heat starts baking older fiberglass hulls parked beside apartment buildings and residential driveways. Property managers issue notices quickly during early summer, which leads many boat owners in our region to request boat removal before fines pile up.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Santa Ana, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
