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.

Skipper 17 Boat Disposal in Southampton
A little Skipper 17 presented an interesting morning for the team last week. She had been on the owner's drive for a number of years and sadly he had passed away.
Posted: 2 July 2025
Rotten Wooden Fishing Boat Disposal in Portsmouth Harbour
Boatbreakers had another marine recycling and boat disposal mission to arrange. This time it was a rotten wooden fishing boat in Portsmouth Harbour.
Posted: 2 July 2025
Laser Dinghy Disposal from Bournemouth and Haywards Heath
Laser Dinghies were like buses for the Boatbreakers team. We waited for one to come in and then two came along at once. Although from different areas of the country.
Posted: 24 June 2025
Why Do Owners Abandon Their Boats?
Why do people abandon their once loved boats? It's a question that Boatbreakers get asked all the time. And the truth is there's a number of reasons that can contribute.
Posted: 23 June 2025
Trintella 1a Yacht Collected for Disposal from Eastbourne
The Boat breakers marine recycling team were in Eastbourne to remove a Trintella 1a Yacht for disposal.
Posted: 15 June 2025
Mirror Offshore Yacht Abandoned and Scrapped in Gosport
Abandoned boats are a sad reality for the boating community across the UK. One of our latest collections was sadly an abandoned boat close to home in Gosport.
Posted: 12 June 2025
Colvic UFO 27 Lands in the Scrapyard from Chatham
An old Colvic UFO 27 landed in the boat scrapyard after being collected from a yard in Chatham.
Posted: 10 June 2025
Topper Topaz Boat Collected for Recycling in Buckinghamshire
The Boat breaking team were out on the road again to collect a Topper Topaz dinghy from the side of a house.
Posted: 7 June 2025
Wilson Flyer Fishing Boat Scrapped in Southsea
Our Marine recycling and boat disposal team were in Southsea to collect an old Wilson Flyer for scrap.
Posted: 5 June 2025
How Can Fibreglass be Recycled?
Recycling fibreglass (Glass Reinforced Plastic or GRP) is more complex than recycling simple plastics or metals due to its composite nature – it's a blend of glass fibres and a polymer resin, which are chemically bonded. Separating these components efficiently while maintaining the quality of the recovered materials is a [...]
Posted: 1 June 2025
GP14 Sailing Dinghy Disposal from Netley
Our boat disposal team were in Netley to remove a GP14 sailing dinghy. We always enjoy a dinghy collection as the loading process is usually a hands on affair.
Posted: 1 June 2025
Boatbreakers re-join the British Marine
Boatbreakers, are a company specialising in the environmentally responsible dismantling and recycling of end-of-life boats, has officially become a member of the British Marine Federation (BMF). This significant step marks a new chapter for the organisation, solidifying its commitment to sustainability within the UK's thriving leisure marine industry. Commitment to [...]
Posted: 28 May 2025