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.

Boot Dusseldorf 2020 Boatbreakers Roundup
Boatbreakers at Boot Dusseldorf Last weekend the Boatbreakers team visited the Boot Dusseldorf show in Germany. The Dusseldorf show is probably one of the largest boat shows in Europe if not the world. We knew that there was a limited chance of a large emphasis being put [...]
Posted: 24 January 2020
Mounted Boat Bow Section In Australia
Mounted Boat bow sections available from Boatbreakers. We always think the bow section of a recycled boat would make a great feature on a wall.
Posted: 22 January 2020
Boat Photography: Photography Showcase Chris Leighton
Local photographer, Chris Leighton, got in contact and wanted to contribute. Chris regularly walks around the Emsworth area which is a beautiful part of Chichester Harbour.
Posted: 21 January 2020
Boatbreakers Heading to Boot Dusseldorf 2020
Boatbreakers will be visiting the 2020 Dusseldorf Boat show. The show is one of the largest boat shows in the world. We think it will interesting to see if Marine Recycling even gets a mention.
Posted: 16 January 2020
2020 Vision for Boatbreakers
Happy New Year and new decade from all of us at Boatbreakers. Over the last ten years Boatbreakers has grown rapidly as we have tried to keep pace with the growing problem of end of life boats.
Posted: 8 January 2020
How to Spot an Abandoned Boat
Boatbreakers are the undertakers of the marine industry. We usually get the call once a boat has reached her end of life from the owner.
Posted: 19 December 2019
Abandoned Boat Burnt On Eastney Beach
Another Abandoned boat has been torched on Eastney beach. It follows the yacht we had torched before collection earlier this year.
Posted: 18 December 2019
Dawncraft 25 Collection From Oxford
The Boatbreakers team had a trip to Oxford last week. This time it was to collect an end of life Dawncraft 25 river cruiser.
Posted: 16 December 2019
Boatbreakers Donations Benefit UK Marine Conservation
Marine Conservation is a big issue to us. Boatbreakers donate a percentage of each month's profit we make through our boat disposal service to Sea Changers.
Posted: 12 December 2019
Catamaran Chop: Dart 18 Disposal in Portchester
A Catamaran chop finished our week off nicely. Our Boatbreakers team were out on the road again last Friday.
Posted: 9 December 2019
Boatbreakers Featured in International Institute Marine Surveying ‘The Report’ Magazine
Boatbreakers have been featured in the December edition of 'The Report'. The magazine is produced by the International Institute of Marine Surveying.
Posted: 3 December 2019
Staines Speedboat Collection
A speed boat collection from Staines started off our December. It's usually a very quiet month for us as the country gears up for Christmas.
Posted: 2 December 2019