If you are reading this article, you may have an old boat that you wish to disappear immediately. You’ve tried everything, from the “donation” services to other junk boat removal services who never come through. You need a solution to get rid of your old boat once and for all.
Why old boats are hard to get rid of
Boats are one of the fastest depreciating items that you can buy! Every year, they cost thousands of dollars in maintenance and upkeep. If neglected, they can become ruined in a very short period of time.
Most boats are made of fiberglass, which has no recycling or scrap value. It costs hundreds of dollars to dispose of boats, and most landfills do not accept them.
You may be able to get rid of your old boat for free in Philadelphia but be warned – many times it will come back to bite you! Some unscrupulous individuals may pick up your junk boat for free or even pay you a few bucks. The problem is they will then strip the valuable parts off of the boat such as the engine and trailer and dump the boat off in the woods.
If the title to the boat is not transferred, you will be held responsible for illegal dumping and will need to recover the boat that you once thought was gone for good.
Boat donation services and their drawbacks
One option might be to get in contact with a reputable boat donation service! Their process seems relatively simple – you send them pictures of the boat and they come to get it and you get a tax deduction.
The problem is unfortunately the process is not that simple. What will happen is your old boat is put up for auction and people will bid to purchase the boat. If the boat sells, it is the BUYER’S responsibility to remove the boat from your property – not the donation service’s.
We have heard countless stories of people waiting months for their boat to be picked up, only to have it never happen. Not to say that all boat donation services are bad, but if you are in a time-crunch it is not a good option.
Professional Boat Removal Service in Philadelphia
At last, we have come to the final (and best) option to junk your old ship! We provide a reliable, affordable, and professional boat removal service for the Greater Philadelphia area.
How our process works
- Send us pictures of the boat, trailer, and the address to our phone number 570-373-9996
- We will provide you with a quote to haul away the boat and properly dispose of it
- Sit back, while we haul the boat back to our facility for dismantling, recycling, and final disposal of the vessel
- If you would like, we can provide you with a disposal receipt and pictures of the disposal of the boat
It really is that simple!
What does boat removal cost?
We will be honest with you, it is not cheap. There are many costs that help determine our pricing such as distance from our location, size/type of boat, if it is towable or if it needs to be on a flatbed, etc.
The average cost to haul away and dispose of a 15-20 foot boat in the Greater Philadelphia Area is around $2,000. That includes everything to make your boat disappear for good! We also handle larger boats such as yachts as long as they are out of the water.
Areas We Service
- Philadelphia
- Bucks County
- Montgomery County
- Allentown
- Poconos
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area
