Boatscrapyard News

Welcome to the Boatscrapyard News archive. This is the place to find all the latest updates about our thriving community hub, the Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group, as well as other news from the Boatbreakers team and related events.

Here, we track our massive growth milestones, announce special events, and discuss exciting new stock acquisitions for our marine salvage shop.

Clearing the Clutter: Boatbreakers Buys a Job Lot to Help a Boat Owner Move On!
We recently received a call from a boat owner who was facing a common dilemma. A storage unit packed with marine gear he no longer needed.
Posted: 25 November 2025
50k Members In Our Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group
Our Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group has hit another big milestone. This time it's the 50k mark!
Posted: 26 July 2023
Boat Scrapyard 40,000 Members
The Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group has recently reached the milestone of 40,000 members. From something that started as a little lockdown project to keep the team busy.
Posted: 27 September 2022
Boat Scrapyard Facebook Group Reaches 38k
Our Boat Scrapyard Facebook group has reached over 38,000 members. Members from across the world continue to join and take part in what has become an active boating community.
Posted: 5 August 2022
Boat Scrapyard Reaches 30,000 Members
The Boat Scrapyard group on Facebook has reached 30,000 Members. Since we hit 25,000 members a month ago the group has started to snowball.
Posted: 21 February 2022
Boat Scrapyard Community Reaches 28,000 Members
The Boat Scrapyard group on Facebook has surpassed 28,000 Members. Since we got to 25,000 members a month ago the group has started to snowball.
Posted: 25 January 2022
Boat Scrapyard Group Hits 25,000 Members
Our Boat Scrapyard Group on Facebook has gone past 25,000 members. When the group was created back in March 2020 we had no clue that it would grow so well.
Posted: 22 December 2021
15,000 Members in the Boat Scrapyard Group
Our Boat Scrapyard Group has reached another milestone. This time we have surpassed 15,000 members. Thank you to all of those who have joined so far.
Posted: 9 December 2020
Super Saturday Success and Another Group Milestone
The Boatbreakers team hosted our first Super Saturday event on October 10th. Our Boat Scrapyard group has also surpassed 12,000 members on Facebook.
Posted: 14 October 2020
Boat Scrapyard Group Reaches Another Milestone
Our Facebook Boat Scrapyard Group we set up during lockdown has reached another big milestone. We now have over 11,000 boaty members.
Posted: 24 September 2020
Buying Used Boat Parts in the UK
If like most boat owners, you probably have a running list of parts to buy for the boat. But if your eyes water at what it will cost you at the chandlery, you might be interested to know that you can buy used boat parts for less than 50% of the retail price! The trick is knowing where to look..
Posted: 11 September 2020
Boatbreakers at the YouBoat Show 2020
Boatbreakers at the YouBoat Show 2020 Boatbreakers will be part of the YouBoat Show 2020. The chandlery discount event will be held September 4th, 5th and 6th. FREE entry and parking but you must book ahead. There should be plenty of boating bargains to be had. Boatbreakers, Youboat [...]
Posted: 1 September 2020