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Welcome to the Boatbreakers Articles page. Here, we delve into the core issues of boat ownership, disposal, and the marine industry. Read our features on when to scrap your boat, the challenges of fibreglass recycling, the problem of abandoned vessels, and guidance on choosing a responsible boat scrapping service.

This is your source for expert insights on the end-of-life lifecycle of your vessel.

How The Boat Sales Process Led To The Boatbreakers Idea
At Boatbreakers we often get asked the question, 'What made you start boat breaking?'. The best person to talk through the reasons is our Director Steve Frankland. Boatbreakers was his brainchild so we sat down and discussed what led to him to enter the world of boat breaking. Steve [...]
Posted: 17 May 2019
Boat Disposal A Personal Approach In The UK
Boat Disposal is a growing issue. At Boatbreakers we like to think we offer a personal approach to boat disposal in the UK. For many boat owners deciding to dispose of their end of life boat can be a tough decision.
Posted: 3 May 2019
Yacht Wrecks On The Rise Across the UK
Yacht Wrecks littering beaches, harbours, rivers and canals have become commonplace across the UK. With yachts losing any value they had people can quite simply wash their hands of the boat. Within a mile of our Boatbreakers yard in Portsmouth, there are currently three yacht wrecks at least. One yacht [...]
Posted: 18 April 2019
Swedish Boat Scrapping Scheme
Our Boatbreakers® team are always on the lookout for new stories about the world of boat disposal. We were pleasantly surprised to see that Sweden is the latest nation to help fund end of life boat disposal.
Posted: 4 December 2018
Boat Graveyard in Bermuda
Our team found this video of abandoned boats in a Bermudan Boat Graveyard on Youtube. Whilst the video is a fairly short one it shows a worrying image of how many boat yards will end up looking if boats are left abandoned by their owners.
Posted: 19 November 2018
American Problem With Abandoned Boats
American Problem With Abandoned Boats, By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter.
Posted: 19 November 2018
Abandoned Boats Collection: Gosport
In between the stormy wind and showers this week our team have been out collecting abandoned boats. The boats in question were rowing boats left on a public pontoon.
Posted: 13 November 2018
Scrap Boat Corner
Next time you visit a marina, boatyard, canal or even just a harbour see how many boats you see that you think are end of life.
Posted: 1 November 2018
Beached Breakers
Eastney beach in Portsmouth is a regular destination for our team. Sadly it has become a local dumping ground for unwanted project boats.
Posted: 31 October 2018
Interview for Asia Pacific Boating magazine
At Boatbreakers®, we were recently asked to answer some questions from Asia Pacific Boating Magazine for an article they are writing about boat disposal and end of life boats. Below is a copy of the questions and our answers.
Posted: 7 February 2018
Americans Count the Cost After Hurricane Irma
Florida has taken a real beating during the most recent hurricane season and it's hit many boat owners the hardest. Every news bulletin that has covered the recent storms has shown the devastating effect of the storm on the local boating community.
Posted: 18 September 2017
Boat Disposal Interview: Discussing End of Life Processes
At Boatbreakers® we were recently contacted by someone studying for his masters who thesis is based on the issue of boat disposal in the UK and the current End of Life processes in place to deal with old boats.
Posted: 15 August 2017