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.

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
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