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.

Scrap Yacht in a Car Park Collected From Lymington
Our most recent job was a small scrap yacht collection from a car park in Lymington.
Posted: 14 August 2019
Boatbreakers® Portsmouth Scrapyard by Appointment Only
With us moving into our new office building in Gosport there won't always be someone in our Portsmouth yard.
Posted: 5 August 2019
Boatbreakers® On The Move
Over the last few months our team have been busy working to get our headquarters up and running. As Boatbreakers® has grown we have become aware of the need to have more space to store all the bits we sell. They were ending up filling our Portsmouth office.
Posted: 29 July 2019
Featured Article “Repurposing Fiberglass Boats”
At Boatbreakers® we are always looking to support research and news ideas for the re-use of end of life fibreglass. We were recently contacted by an architecture student Marion Delaporte. Marion who is from Luxembourg is studying in London wanted to find out whether old fibreglass from end of [...]
Posted: 24 July 2019
Danger of Old Fibreglass Boats
At Boatbreakers® we dispose of hundreds of end-of-life boats every year. The majority of the boats we have into the boat scrapyard are older boats that are well beyond economical repair.
Posted: 17 May 2019
How The Boat Sales Process Led To The Boatbreakers® Idea
At Boatbreakers® we often get asked the question, 'What made you start boat breaking?'. The best person to talk through the reasons is our Director Steve Frankland. Boatbreakers® was his brainchild so we sat down and discussed what led to him to enter the world of boat breaking. Steve [...]
Posted: 17 May 2019
Boat Disposal A Personal Approach In The UK
Boat Disposal is a growing issue. At Boatbreakers® we like to think we offer a personal approach to boat disposal in the UK. For many boat owners deciding to dispose of their end of life boat can be a tough decision.
Posted: 3 May 2019
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