Welcome to the Breaking Boats Blog

Every scrap boat has a story, even when it reaches the end of the line. Welcome to the official blog of Boatbreakers, where we document the final voyages of the vessels (and their backstories) when they come through our Boat Scrapyard.

This blog offers a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of boat disposal and marine recycling in the UK. From recovering abandoned projects rotting in garden driveways to dealing with insurance write-offs and storm-damaged yachts, we tackle the jobs that keep our waterways and properties clear.

We also highlight the logistics of complex recoveries and the importance of environmental responsibility. We also showcase the “diamonds in the rough” the salvaged engines, masts, and vintage hardware that we rescue and recirculate to keep other boats afloat. Dive in to see our latest projects, unique finds, and the honest side of the marine industry.

Hillyard Moonfleet 36 Boat Disposal
Our Marine recycling and salvage team were tasked with collecting and disposing of a Hillyard Moonfleet 36 which was being stored ashore near the Hamble river.
Posted: 4 June 2024
Fjord MS 33 in for Disposal after Sinking
The boat breakers team had a Fjord MS33 Yacht in for disposal. She was ashore at a local yard to us in Gosport.
Posted: 30 May 2024
Dinghy Scrapping Season
The start of Spring has turned into Dinghy scrap season for the Boatbreakers team. All of a sudden we have been inundated with requests to scrap unwanted dinghies.
Posted: 22 April 2024
Sunken Wooden Boat Disposal in Chichester
The Boatbreakers team were asked to scrap a sunken wooden boat from Chichester Marina. "Mr Whippy" has unexpectedly sunk on mooring in the marina and had to be re-floated and hauled out to the hard standing.
Posted: 4 March 2024
Help Save Artic Rose (FREE Project Boat)
The Boatbreakers team have just been asked to help save a Lonely Project boat called Artic Rose. Her owner reached out to us to help him find someone to take the boat on.
Posted: 28 February 2024
Achilles 24 Collected from Aberaeron Yacht Club (West Wales)
Our marine recycling team were in West Wales this week to collect an Achilles 24. The yacht had been sat in a Yacht club car park in Aberaeron.
Posted: 20 February 2024
Westerly Centaur Caught in a Storm
The boat breaking team were on the doorstep of Portchester Castle to collect a scrap Westerly Centaur.
Posted: 14 February 2024
Anderson 22 Yacht Collected From Kent Farm
The Boat breakers team were in Kent on a farm to collect and end of life Anderson 22 Sailing Yacht for disposal.
Posted: 14 February 2024
Lonely Boats Featured by Marine Industry News
This year the Boatbreakers team are turning match makers to help save the nation's Lonely Boats. Over the years there have been many boats that in hindsight might just have sold as a project.
Posted: 8 February 2024
Newbridge Navigator on a Driveway in Swindon
Just before Christmas we had been asked to collect and remove a Newbridge Navigator yacht. The boat was sat on a driveway next to a house in Swindon.
Posted: 23 January 2024
Microplus 501 Collected from Northampton Garden
Our boat disposal team were tasked with removing two small boats from a garden in Northampton. This would usually be a simple enough job.
Posted: 20 December 2023
Caprice 19 Collected from Berkshire
The Boatbreakers team were on the road again. This time to collect a Caprice 19 from a property in Berkshire. Just a few miles from Highclere Castle (the set of Downton Abbey) the small yacht had been stored in a field.
Posted: 13 December 2023