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.

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
Storm Damaged Boat Collected from South Wales
Storm Damaged Boat Collection Our Boat breakers collection team were in South Wales to remove a storm damaged fishing boat. She was on a road safe trailer but her owner wanted to retain this. So like many small boat collections we had to unload the boat and then reload it [...]
Posted: 28 May 2025
End of Life Boat Disposal in the UK
Boatbreakers is a fascinating and increasingly important business in the UK, specialising in the dismantling and responsible disposal of end-of-life boats.
Posted: 24 May 2025
Searider 25 Collection From Hill Head Sailing Club
Our marine recycling and boat disposal team had a local collection for a Searider 25. The yacht was on a mooring near Titchfield Haven which is a popular bird watching reserve.
Posted: 20 May 2025
Damaged Quicksilver Boat Disposal in Devon
One of our latest collections was a storm damaged Quicksilver in Devon. The boat was at a property in Dawlish.
Posted: 12 May 2025
Sabre 27 Collected from Southampton
Last week an old Sabre 27 was collected for disposal from Kemps Quay in Southampton. She was once the family's pride and joy but in recent years had fallen into a state of disrepair.
Posted: 7 May 2025
Sunken Boat Salvage and Scrap in Oxford
This week the boat breakers team were in Oxford, waste deep in the River Thames. We had been asked to remove an abandoned boat from the river by Oxford University.
Posted: 1 May 2025
Snapdragon 747 Boat Disposal in Essex
The only way was Essex for the collection team at the beginning of May. We were tasked with collecting a Snapdragon 747 from a boat club near Southend-on-Sea.
Posted: 1 May 2025