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.

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
Boat Scrapyard Finally Joins Instagram
Boat Scrapyard has finally joined Instagram. Previously it had been featured on our feed but we thought it's time it had a dedicated page.
Posted: 29 October 2019
Boat Mould Disposal: Boatbreakers Breaking the Mould
The Boatbreakers® team were on the road last week. It was a trip to Stratford Upon Avon for a boat mould disposal job. There were three large GRP boat moulds with multiple smaller moulds inside. Judging by the size of the moulds the boats that came out of them were big!
Posted: 28 October 2019
Boat in a field Marine Recycling in Kent
A boat in a field provided a change of scenery for the team last week. Our most recent boat scrap job seemed to be a simple one on the surface.
Posted: 21 October 2019
Dominika Launches Boatbreakers® Poland Website
Boatbreakers® Poland Website Launches Boatbreakers®' Poland website is now up and running and we think it looks great. Dominika and her team have done a fantastic job getting the site ready. Now it's down to the business of helping her find the first Polish customers. We have no [...]
Posted: 14 October 2019
Luke’s Running the Great South Run for the Rowans Hospice
Our head of Communications Luke (Me) is running this year's Great South Run in Portsmouth. Together with his girlfriend Hayleigh they are hoping to raise money for the Rowans.
Posted: 10 October 2019