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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.
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 [...]
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.
Waste to Energy to Divert FRP Waste From Landfill
For almost 20 years Boatbreakers have been at the forefront of dealing with the problem of old boats.
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.
Insurance Write Off Boat Giveaways. Right or Wrong?
At Boatbreakers we regularly deal with insurance companies to dispose of written off boats. But in the last few years we have noticed a rise in insurers giving damaged boats back to the owners.
Abandoned Boat Problem in the UK
Abandoned boats in the United Kingdom have become a growing concern in recent years. They pose both environmental and economic challenges.
Why Scrap Your Boat?
Why should you scrap your boat? It's not something boat owners ever really have to think about. However those owners who have older boats or ones that they just can't sell certainly do.
Boatbreakers Boat Disposal Solutions
Boatbreakers is business that plays a crucial role in the marine industry. Mainly by offering boat disposal and recycling services. With a primary focus on boat recycling and end-of-life vessel management.
Free Boat? Is there such a thing?
Everywhere you look online you can find people trying to give boats away for free. But is there really such thing as a free boat?
Constructive Total Loss Boats
Have you had a boat that is deemed a constructive total loss in an accident? Most of the time the boat will be sent for disposal and the insurance company will cover the costs.
Boat Disposal Yards Near Me
Where is the nearest boat disposal yard near me? That will be the question most owners will ask when they have a problem boat to shift.