How long does it take for boat junkyards to get my boat?
Typically, 3-7 days, emergency expedient requests same day. Some requests for 1-2 days are capable – depending on availability. In other cases, “you” the customer may need more time, and that’s okay too. Or we may need a time extension which is rare, but unforeseen things happen like trailer or truck issues, tow boat issues, or tides that don’t match the job specs (if your boat is on the water). During winter months, icy roads and heavy snowfall may cause delays (this is normal) our liaison will coordinate the next available time and dispatch when the ice melts and the road is safe for hauling your boat to the junkyard, salvage yard, scrapyard or recycle center.
How expensive is it for boat junkyards to take my boat?
The boat type, length, beam, draft, location, and obstacles involved are factored in the price. Our cost estimation is provided over the phone then sent to your email address for signing. We do not dispatch or deploy assets without a signed agreement.
Ready to get that boat off your trailer, or off the water?
Ready, set, go. Vroom, vroom… That’s the sound of your old ugly boat leaving its driveway, blocking a channel on the intercoastal, sinking at the marina, holding on for dear life from the dock or damaged lift. Ahh… that’s the sound of your wife, girlfriend, landlord, neighbor, or estate manager sighing a bit of relief as your old boat sets sail for its final voyage.
Do we buy or sell damaged boats for cash?
Our primary focus at Boat Junkyards is not buying or selling boats. Our service is mostly directed towards recovering, salvaging, scrapping, recycling, or full out disposal of old junk boats, aged sailboats, and all damaged boats.
How far Is the nearest waste, or dump & recycle facility?
When you call Boat Junkyards our liaison will price estimate the cost of hauling your boat to the scrapyard, waste center, dump, recycle facility, junkyard or boat graveyard. You’ll receive a simple agreement to sign online with the agreed upon price. Our boat graveyard and junkyard services are nationwide. Leave it up to us, our liaison will quickly work up the logistics and what parts of the boat need to be removed with machinery.
How eco-friendly is the boat removal process?
Boats removed from land usually have less chance of an ecological liability making the process more economical for your wallet too! Whereas boats pulled out from the water have a bit of a higher chance to cause ecological issues, especially if there’s fluids such as gas, diesel or oil aboard. Triple the liability risk if there’s fluids onboard as well as hull cracks or a submersed vessel in distress. These are just a few of the factors to consider when weighing out ecological risks associated with the boat removal process. Contact Boat Junkyards to get the eco-friendly boat removal process started.
What’s the difference between an abandoned and derelict boat?
Although many similarities, and one in the same on most occasions; the best way to explain the difference is that abandoned boats were left behind, and derelict boats have been cited by the fish and wildlife service agency. If your boat was recently cited as derelict, you may have a court date, with fines and penalties to follow. We’re not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. That said, make getting your vessel to the boat junkyard a top priority. In our experience and opinion, we would suggest expedient remedial action such as boat recovery, removal, and or disposal depending on the unique scenario.