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The sight of a neglected, damaged, or even sunken boat is a common one around the UK's waterways. For owners, a vessel with a repair bill that eclipses its value. A classic Constructive Total Loss (CTL) or insurance write-off can feel like a financial disaster. That's where we, the Boatbreakers, [...]

If you’re reading this, chances are you have a boat that has reached the end of its useful life.

When your old boat finally reaches the end of its life, the temptation of a cheap disposal service can be strong.

10 Signs Your Boat Might Be Ready for Breaking Instead of Repair Many boat owners reach a point where repairs cost more than the boat is worth. Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for your vessel (and your wallet) is let it go through a professional boat breaking process. [...]

For decades, the final destination for most scrapped boats, particularly those made of fibreglass (GRP), was the landfill.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Boatbreakers is a fascinating and increasingly important business in the UK, specialising in the dismantling and responsible disposal of end-of-life boats.

For almost 20 years Boatbreakers have been at the forefront of dealing with the problem of old 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.

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.