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Essex Boat Recycling Bringing a neglected boat back to life requires time, energy, and constant maintenance. When those fall away, a project vessel can quickly become a permanent, rotting fixture on a driveway. That was precisely the case for a small yacht in Essex that had spent several years slowly [...]

Birkenhead Project Boat Removal Not every boat disposal takes place at a bustling marina or coastal yard. Sometimes the Boatbreakers team has to head inland to tackle a far more tricky location. That was recently the case when we traveled to Birkenhead to clear an old project boat tucked away [...]

Hunter Horizon Recycling Holding onto an unused boat can quickly turn from a passion into a financial drain. That was exactly the situation faced by the owner of a Hunter Horizon 23. Who ultimately called in the Boatbreakers team to put an end to mounting storage fees for a boat [...]

Restoring a classic boat is a labour of love, but sometimes a single unfortunate accident can end the dream in an instant. That was recently the case near Guildford, where a damaged Dawncraft 25 reached the end of its journey after a trailering mishap brought restoration plans to a sudden [...]

Sunken Pandora 19 Yacht When a vessel sinks at her berth, quick action is essential to prevent long-term damage, navigation hazards, and fuel leaks. The Boatbreakers team was recently called out to Fareham. After a classic Pandora 19 met an unfortunate end at her pontoon mooring. The trouble likely started [...]

Abandoned Simplicity 25 Abandoned project boats can quickly turn into major liabilities for marine facilities. This was certainly the case for a Simplicity 25 sitting forgotten in a Southampton yard. Originally purchased on eBay with high hopes of restoration. The owner gradually lost enthusiasm for the project and eventually disappeared [...]

Abandoned Project Boat Removal Abandoned boat projects are a tale as old as time in the marine industry. Someone spots a bargain on eBay, falls in love with a dream, and envisions sailing off into the sunset. That was exactly the plan for one ambitious buyer in Gosport, who bought [...]

Our recent mission to Shell Island in North Wales took the definition of "deadline" to a whole new level

The Boatbreakers® team was called to Wicor to collect a Pegasus 800. A popular and quick cruiser-racer that had reached the end of its journey.

The Boatbreakers® team successfully navigated the logistical challenge of collecting a Macwester Rowan 22 from this historic quay for professional recycling.

Boatbreakers® recovers a fishing boat from Haslar Marina, Gosport. Recycling was chosen to avoid repair bill and mounting storage fees.

Boatbreakers® collect a classic trailer sailer from a garden in Berkshire. Her trailer made for a seamless collection.