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.

Small Boat Disposal in Dorset
The Boat disposal team were asked to come down to Dorset to remove a small boat. Our team had been asked by the estate who own the land to remove an abandoned GRP dinghy.
Posted: 20 February 2023
5 Million Views for “JAWS in Gosport” Boat Salvage Video
One of our Youtube Shorts videos has been busy going viral over the last week. After shooting up to 2000 views in a matter of hours we were already pleased.
Posted: 17 February 2023
Garden Yacht Disposal West Sussex
Garden Yacht Disposal jobs are always satisfying. Whenever we get asked to remove a boat that has sat untouched for years in a garden it's a good challenge.
Posted: 17 February 2023
Abandoned Boats in 2023
Abandoned and derelict boats are a common sight across not just the UK’s waters but also around the world. As an island nation with so many Marinas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes and Canals you are never too far from a dead boat.
Posted: 1 February 2023
Warrior 35 Yacht Disposal from River Hamble
The latest boat into the Boat Scrapyard for disposal was a Warrior 35 Yacht. It's always a relief to catch a boat at the point where it could become a major problem. The Warrior 35 was on a mooring in the Hamble River.
Posted: 19 December 2022
Double Westerly Yacht Disposal
Westerly Yacht Disposal Westerly Yacht Disposal jobs are like buses. We don't scrap any for a while and then two come along at once. In the last the week the team have had two Westerly Yachts through the Boat Scrapyard. The first Westerly in was a Centaur from [...]
Posted: 16 November 2022
Project Fishing Boat Removed From Garage
This week the boat disposal team were in West Sussex to collect a small project fishing boat.
Posted: 26 October 2022
Abandoned Boat in Poole Yacht Club
The boat disposal team were in Parkstone Yacht club in Poole to collect an abandoned boat.
Posted: 14 October 2022
Responsible Boat Disposal in Suffolk Yacht Harbour
Our responsible Boat Disposal team were out on the road again, this time to Suffolk Yacht Harbour.
Posted: 6 October 2022
One Last Payment to Escape Boat Bills
Boatbreakers' responsible boat disposal service means that you are just one bill away from escaping your boating payments.
Posted: 29 September 2022
Boat Scrapyard 40,000 Members
The Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group has recently reached the milestone of 40,000 members. From something that started as a little lockdown project to keep the team busy.
Posted: 27 September 2022
Discussing the Importance of Insuring your Vessel (Jet Ski disposal Somerset) [Video]
Our latest Jet Ski collection is a timely reminder on why it's so important to have your boat or personal watercraft insured.
Posted: 8 September 2022