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.

Wooden Boat Disposal from Oxfordshire Garage
Not every boat that we scrap is in a boat yard. More often they are in people's gardens, garages or driveways.
Posted: 10 February 2025
Tomahawk 25 Disposal in Portsmouth Harbour
The Boat disposal team had a local yacht to sort and this time it was a Tomahawk 25. The boat itself wasn't too bad as scrap boats go but it was more her location and circumstances that meant she ended up being scrapped.
Posted: 5 February 2025
Why are Aluminium boats the Most Sustainable Boats?
We often get asked what is the most environmentally sustainable boat you can buy. In terms of which material the hull needs to be we would always say an aluminium boat.
Posted: 3 February 2025
Boat breaking in Scotland
Our Boat breaking collection team were on the road to Scotland to remove a fin keel yacht. The boat was being stored in an Edinburgh marina.
Posted: 28 January 2025
Westerly Jouster Collected from Hamble Slipway
Our boat recycling team were at the River Hamble to remove an abandoned Westerly Jouster for the Parish Council.
Posted: 20 January 2025
Salvaged Motor Boat in Hayling
After every storm we usually receive plenty of calls from owners with sunken boats. This winter season was no different and we were contacted about this little boat that was sunk in Hayling Island.
Posted: 15 January 2025
Shetland 18 Boat Disposal in Nottingham
Boatbreakers were in Nottingham to remove a Shetland 18 from a customer's driveway. The boat had been up on blocks in a garden for a number of years.
Posted: 15 January 2025
South East Boat Breaking in Kent
The Boatbreakers team were in the South East to collect an old motor boat from a farm in Faversham.
Posted: 4 December 2024
Westerly Pentland re-homed through Lonely Boats
The team are always happy to see a boat re-homed. Especially when they come into our inbox as a scrap enquiry.
Posted: 29 November 2024
Wooden Boat Disposal. Rampart 38
Boatbreakers® were in Swanwick this week to collect a wooden boat for disposal.It's always a shame when a wooden boat is sent for scrap.
Posted: 26 November 2024
Westerly Centaur Collected From Truro For Yacht Disposal
Westerly Centaur in Truro The Boatbreakers® team were down in Cornwall to collect and dispose of a Westerly Centaur. The boat was located in a yard near Truro. Her owner had pre-stripped the boat before we collected so there wasn't many items to salvage. If you're searching for [...]
Posted: 15 November 2024
Isle of Wight Boat Crash Disposal
Boat Crash Disposal Recently the Boat breaking team were asked to dispose of a boat that was involved in a crash at the Isle of Wight. The boat in question was now back in Gosport at one of the local dry stacks. Every now and then we will [...]
Posted: 5 October 2024