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.

Boatbreakers Jet Ski Disposal and Re-Sale
This summer along with Buy Any Jet Ski the team at Boatbreakers are looking to deal with more Jet Skis.
Posted: 26 April 2019
Yacht Wrecks On The Rise Across the UK
Yacht Wrecks littering beaches, harbours, rivers and canals have become commonplace across the UK. With yachts losing any value they had people can quite simply wash their hands of the boat. Within a mile of our Boatbreakers yard in Portsmouth, there are currently three yacht wrecks at least. One yacht [...]
Posted: 18 April 2019
Abandoned Yacht Collection Saga
Eastney beach is a hot spot for end-of-life and abandoned boats. Over the years the Boatbreakers team has been tasked with removing many of the boats that have been ditched on the beach by former owners.
Posted: 15 April 2019
Mooring Fee Renewal Deadline Day
Save thousands and scrap your boat before the mooring fee renewals in April. Why relaunch a boat that you know you won't get to use again?
Posted: 28 March 2019
2019 Boat Disposal Recap (Part 2)
Part 2 of our 2019 recap...
Posted: 27 March 2019
2019 Boat Disposal Recap (Part 1)
2019 has been a busy year for Boatbreaker so far. From our first day back in after the new year we had boats turning up for disposal.
Posted: 25 March 2019
Welcome to the new Boatbreakers Site!
Welcome to the all new Boatbreakers website. We thought that it was time to freshen things up and help make it even easier for you to use.
Posted: 21 March 2019
Swedish Boat Scrapping Scheme
Our Boatbreakers team are always on the lookout for new stories about the world of boat disposal. We were pleasantly surprised to see that Sweden is the latest nation to help fund end of life boat disposal.
Posted: 4 December 2018
Dumped Boats In A Gosport Marina
A marina in Gosport has become a dumping ground for dumped boats. The problem of owners leaving a boat to rot in a boatyard is a growing issue.
Posted: 20 November 2018
Boat Graveyard in Bermuda
Our team found this video of abandoned boats in a Bermudan Boat Graveyard on Youtube. Whilst the video is a fairly short one it shows a worrying image of how many boat yards will end up looking if boats are left abandoned by their owners.
Posted: 19 November 2018
American Problem With Abandoned Boats
American Problem With Abandoned Boats, By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter.
Posted: 19 November 2018
Dell Quay Ranger 27 in for Scrap
A Dell Quay Ranger 27 arrived in the yard today for disposal. If you are looking for parts for a Ranger 27 please get in contact fast as she won't be around for long.
Posted: 15 November 2018