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.

Storm Damaged Yacht From North Wales
The UK has endured a pretty terrible winter with plenty of rain, storms and even a beast from the east. In early April we had a call from an Insurance company that wanted us to collect a boat that one storm had gotten the better of.
Posted: 10 April 2018
Big Breaker From Bristol
In March, our Boatbreakers® yard in Portsmouth had a rather large visitor to the yard. For anyone driving along the M275 into Portsmouth she was easy to spot, laid up on the Scrap Quay.
Posted: 25 March 2018
Sunken Boat in Birmingham
We were recently contacted by an Insurance company and asked to get up to Birmingham as soon as possible as there was a boat taking on water fast that needed to be disposed of. As you can see from the pictures when we got to her she was starting to resemble a Submarine.
Posted: 23 March 2018
Recovering a Sunken Motorboat in Plymouth.
The Boatbreakers® team were asked by an insurance company to come and remove a motorboat that had broken free from her mooring, washed up on a beach and been tied up against the sea wall in Plymouth.
Posted: 5 March 2018
Interview for Asia Pacific Boating magazine
At Boatbreakers®, we were recently asked to answer some questions from Asia Pacific Boating Magazine for an article they are writing about boat disposal and end of life boats. Below is a copy of the questions and our answers.
Posted: 7 February 2018
Sell your boat to Buy Any Boat
If you would like some cash for Christmas and you have an unwanted or unused boat to sell then offer it to us at Buy Any Boat.
Posted: 6 December 2017
Boatbreakers 2017 Christmas Opening Times
Our office at our yard in Portsmouth will be closed between the 22nd December and 2nd January.
Posted: 1 December 2017
New Job Opportunity at Boatbreakers®
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity and have the skills to work at the highest level within a small dynamic team to spearhead and influence the continued exceptional growth of Boatbreakers®?
Posted: 19 October 2017
Winter Is Coming For Boatbreakers
Winter really is coming for Boatbreakers®. With the conclusion of the Southampton Boat Show the summer season slams shut and it's now that boat owners face the decisions on what to do with their boat over the winter.
Posted: 5 October 2017
Walt Disney Magic at the Boatbreakers® Yard
Today the Boatbreakers® yard was a hive of activity as grown men couldn't hide their excitement at the arrival of Lightning McQueen.
Posted: 3 October 2017
Latest Scrap Boat: Written Off Humber Rib
This week we had a call to collect and dispose of a Humber Rib that had been involved in a road traffic accident.
Posted: 28 September 2017
Americans Count the Cost After Hurricane Irma
Florida has taken a real beating during the most recent hurricane season and it's hit many boat owners the hardest. Every news bulletin that has covered the recent storms has shown the devastating effect of the storm on the local boating community.
Posted: 18 September 2017