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.

Boat breaking in Scotland
Our Boat breaking collection team were on the road to Scotland to remove a fin keel yacht. The boat was being stored in an Edinburgh marina.
Posted: 28 January 2025
Westerly Jouster Collected from Hamble Slipway
Our boat recycling team were at the River Hamble to remove an abandoned Westerly Jouster for the Parish Council.
Posted: 20 January 2025
Salvaged Motor Boat in Hayling
After every storm we usually receive plenty of calls from owners with sunken boats. This winter season was no different and we were contacted about this little boat that was sunk in Hayling Island.
Posted: 15 January 2025
Shetland 18 Boat Disposal in Nottingham
Boatbreakers were in Nottingham to remove a Shetland 18 from a customer's driveway. The boat had been up on blocks in a garden for a number of years.
Posted: 15 January 2025
South East Boat Breaking in Kent
The Boatbreakers team were in the South East to collect an old motor boat from a farm in Faversham.
Posted: 4 December 2024
Westerly Pentland re-homed through Lonely Boats
The team are always happy to see a boat re-homed. Especially when they come into our inbox as a scrap enquiry.
Posted: 29 November 2024
Wooden Boat Disposal. Rampart 38
Boatbreakers were in Swanwick this week to collect a wooden boat for disposal.It's always a shame when a wooden boat is sent for scrap.
Posted: 26 November 2024
Westerly Centaur Collected From Truro For Yacht Disposal
Westerly Centaur in Truro The Boatbreakers team were down in Cornwall to collect and dispose of a Westerly Centaur. The boat was located in a yard near Truro. Her owner had pre-stripped the boat before we collected so there wasn't many items to salvage. If you're searching for [...]
Posted: 15 November 2024
Isle of Wight Boat Crash Disposal
Boat Crash Disposal Recently the Boat breaking team were asked to dispose of a boat that was involved in a crash at the Isle of Wight. The boat in question was now back in Gosport at one of the local dry stacks. Every now and then we will [...]
Posted: 5 October 2024
Oxford Sailing Club Dinghy Disposal
The Boatbreakers team had the difficult task of removing around 20 Dinghies for Oxford Sailing Club.
Posted: 13 September 2024
Help Save a Stella Wooden Classic Boat
We have been asked to help save a Classic wooden Stella yacht that is currently afloat in Southsea Marina. Our team have shared the boat through our Lonely Boats site and interest is starting to build. We are hoping that the boat should be saved this week. But [...]
Posted: 3 September 2024
Caravela 22 Lifted from a Dorset Garden
Caravela 22 from a Dorset Garden Our boat disposal team always love the challenge of removing a boat from a garden. Usually the jobs involve a great deal of planning and the problems that need to be worked around add to the fun. This time the team had [...]
Posted: 14 August 2024