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Insurance Write-Off Collection at Calshot Insurance write-offs happen fast. When a collision leaves a vessel beyond repair, professional disposal is needed. That was the story for a recent job in Calshot. Boatbreakers collected the damaged hull of a Chinook RIB. Assessing the Collision Damage The RIB suffered a heavy impact [...]

Kent Boat Disposal Deciding when to walk away from a project boat is never easy, but for many owners, recognising when the numbers no longer add up is the smartest move. That was the situation facing the owner of a Macwester 27 in Kent, who ultimately reached out to Boatbreakers [...]

Every boat that passes through our yard has a story, but some carry a little more history than others. That was certainly the case when the Boatbreakers team traveled down to Portland in Dorset to collect an abandoned Folksong 26 yacht. The boat had been sitting untouched on the hard [...]

Small Fishing Boat Disposal Not every boat that comes through our gates is a sprawling cruising yacht. Sometimes it’s a quick, local job right on our doorstep. That was the case recently when the Boatbreakers team was called into Portsmouth to collect a small fishing boat. We weren't entirely sure [...]

Free Boat Recycling? Can a neglected boat's onboard gear completely pay for its own removal and recycling? That is one of the most common questions we get at Boatbreakers. Recently we had the perfect opportunity to put the theory to a real-world test. A close friend of the business reached [...]

Chichester Trapper Disposal Not every boat removal goes strictly according to plan on the first try. Sometimes deep keels and transport regulations force you to adapt on the fly. That was certainly the case when Boatbreakers was called out to North Shore Boatyard in Chichester Harbour to clear an unviable [...]

Abandoned Boat Clearance on Hayling Island When a boat owner falls ill, passes away, or simply vanishes without a trace, marinas and boatyards are often left facing a difficult legal and financial situation. That was the scenario behind a recent job for the Boatbreakers team on Hayling Island, where a [...]

Birchwood 25 Recycling in Bristol Taking on an aging motor cruiser can quickly turn into a race against escalating costs and structural decay. That was the reality facing the owner of a Birchwood 25 in Bristol, who ultimately called in the Boatbreakers team to handle her collection and recycling. The [...]

Project Sadler 25 Recycling Finding the tipping point in a boat restoration is a familiar story for many boat owners. What starts as a weekend project can quickly spiral into a mountain of tasks. Which was exactly the case for a Sadler 25 sitting on the hard standing at Wicor [...]

Heron 22 Removal Neglecting an aging wooden boat is a slippery slope. Over time, gentle wear and tear can quickly compound into severe structural issues. Leaving owners feeling completely overwhelmed. That was precisely the story behind a classic Heron 22 yacht. She had sat idle at Chichester Marina for a [...]

Discounted Boat Disposal Storing a boat on a friend's land often seems like a great way to avoid commercial yard fees. But it rarely solves the bigger issue of what to do with an unused vessel. That was the setup for a Sabre 27, which had been resting on an [...]

Sea Cracker 33 Collection Taking on a classic yacht restoration is a huge commitment. But when a project stalls, even finding a place to keep the boat can become a major hurdle. That was the situation facing the owner of a Sea Cracker 33 on the Isle of Wight. After [...]