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.

Gull Dinghy Collection From Midhurst
Not every boat that the team are tasked to remove are in a boat yard or marina.
Posted: 1 March 2025
Dockrell 22 Boat Recycling From Calshot
Our Boat Recycling team were tasked with removing an old Dockrell 22 Yacht from Calshot Activity Centre.
Posted: 22 February 2025
Jaguar 21 Collection From Mooring In Gosport
Nothing runs smoother than a local collection for us from a Gosport mooring. We will usually have the boat towed in by our local yard, mast down and lifted out onto our transport.
Posted: 18 February 2025
Sunken Dawncraft 25 Salvaged from Northampton
Boatbreakers were asked to collect a dispose of a Dawncraft 25 that had sunk in Northampton.
Posted: 16 February 2025
Hurley 24/70 Collection From Southsea
The Boat disposal team were asked to collect a scrap a Hurley 24/70 which was moored in Southsea Marina.
Posted: 14 February 2025
Wooden Boat Disposal from Oxfordshire Garage
Not every boat that we scrap is in a boat yard. More often they are in people's gardens, garages or driveways.
Posted: 10 February 2025
Tomahawk 25 Disposal in Portsmouth Harbour
The Boat disposal team had a local yacht to sort and this time it was a Tomahawk 25. The boat itself wasn't too bad as scrap boats go but it was more her location and circumstances that meant she ended up being scrapped.
Posted: 5 February 2025
Why are Aluminium boats the Most Sustainable Boats?
We often get asked what is the most environmentally sustainable boat you can buy. In terms of which material the hull needs to be we would always say an aluminium boat.
Posted: 3 February 2025
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