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.

FREE Boat Dispsoal
Free boat disposal on the River Hamble. One of our most recent scrap collections was a small aluminium fishing boat. The best part is that it cost the owner absolutely nothing.
Posted: 20 September 2023
Clear Your Old Boat In The Garden
Boats that end up in our boat scrapyard aren't always coming from marinas and yards. The boat disposal team are frequently called to help clear boats from gardens and private property.
Posted: 30 August 2023
50k Members In Our Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group
Our Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group has hit another big milestone. This time it's the 50k mark!
Posted: 26 July 2023
Stripped Prospect 900 Yacht Disposal
Prospect 900 Yacht Disposal The Boatbreakers team had the simple task of collecting a stripped Prospect 900 for disposal. She was in the boat yard at Wicor Marina in Portchester. Wicor is a short trip from our base in Gosport. Therefore we decided to visit the boat to [...]
Posted: 17 July 2023
We asked AI about the Boat Scrapyard Group
Our team have been having fun with the AI technology and the content it can create. We had already asked the app to give us a write up on what it thinks about Boatbreakers.
Posted: 9 June 2023
Dumped Yacht Collection in Surrey
Our boat disposal team were on the road to Surrey last week to collect a dumped yacht. The dumped yacht had been left in a sailing club in Surrey.
Posted: 16 May 2023
Double Abandoned Yacht Disposal
Boatbreakers have been busy helping a local boat yard to clear some abandoned boats. In Portsmouth Harbour there are many abandoned boats just sitting on moorings.
Posted: 4 May 2023
Elizabethan 30 Yacht Scrapped
The Boat breakers team were busy dealing with a local boat this week. We were asked to look at an Elizabethan 30 yacht that was on a swing mooring in Portsmouth Harbour.
Posted: 31 March 2023
Wooden Fishing Boat Disposal
The latest boat into the scrapyard for disposal was a 28ft Wooden Fishing boat in Gosport. Whenever the team have to collect and dispose of an old wooden boat it's always a shame.
Posted: 23 March 2023
Telstar 26 Trimaran or Star Wars Spaceship Scrapped?
Our latest boat into the Boat Scrapyard was a Telstar 26 Trimaran from the New Forest.
Posted: 20 March 2023
Help Us Save This Classic Design Yacht
Freda's owners have tasked us with helping them find a home for this classic design Lancashire Nobby Replica.
Posted: 28 February 2023
New Legislation For Soft Furnishings Disposal
In August 2022, the environment agency issued guidance on legal requirements for the collection and disposal of waste upholstered domestic seating.
Posted: 22 February 2023