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.

Yacht Collection From Wilson’s Boatyard Hayling Island
Another day, another yacht collection. This time the boat was collected from Wilson's Boatyard on Hayling Island
Posted: 2 December 2019
Small Boat Collection from Plymouth
A small boat collection provided a nice morning out for the team last week. Small boat collections are always fairly straight forward as it's relatively easy to winch them onto our trailer.
Posted: 2 December 2019
Example of Unsuccessful Boat Giveaway
The Boatbreakers team are always on the lookout for boats that we think are neglected or abandoned. Recently we saw an example of a potential boat giveaway.
Posted: 26 November 2019
Boatbreakers Art: Artist Showcase @sophbish_art
Boatbreakers Art Boatbreakers Art. Our first Artist showcase is for Sophie Bishop Art (@sophbish_art). Sophie creates incredibly intricate black and white drawings which we have always admired from afar. We thought that what we do would give her plenty of inspiration for a drawing. Our brief was simple [...]
Posted: 11 November 2019
Boat Photography: Photographer Showcase @Brewmage
Boatbreakers are always looking to spread the word around the issue of boat disposal. We feel that a perfect way to do this is to get as many people aware of the problem as possible.
Posted: 11 November 2019
Used your Boat Enough This Season?
Do you use your boat enough? We don't just mean to keep the boat in good condition. Enough could mean have you used the vessel enough to warrant what you pay for her.
Posted: 8 November 2019
Save On Mooring Fees Renewal This Winter
Save on mooring fees renewal this winter and choose to scrap your boat. Marinas and Boatyards will soon be getting ready send you your mooring fee renewal bill.
Posted: 8 November 2019
Free Boat Disposal: It Doesn’t Always Cost
Is Free Boat disposal possible? The cost to scrap a boat can come as a shock to some boat owners.
Posted: 7 November 2019
Quicker to Scrap than Sell Your Boat
Nine times out of ten it will be quicker to scrap your boat than to sell her. This is obviously unless you have someone offering to take the boat off of your hands.
Posted: 7 November 2019
Time to Scrap Your Boat? Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Could it be time to scrap your boat? Every year more and more boat owners are taking the decision to scrap their boat.
Posted: 6 November 2019
Inherited a Boat? Is it an Asset or Liability?
Have you inherited a boat from a friend or family member? Like any inheritance or gift, it is usually something of value that is passed on.
Posted: 5 November 2019
Scrap Calculator Tweaks and Changes
The Boatbreakers team are always looking for ways to improve our site and to make it easy to navigate.
Posted: 31 October 2019