Scrap a Boat

Welcome to the Scrap a Boat archive. This is where you can see detailed accounts of the full boat disposal process, from the initial collection and salvage to the final responsible breaking and recycling.

Whether it’s a keel-less yacht, a submerged motorboat wreck, a fire-damaged vessel, or an osmosis-ridden cruiser, this section covers the diverse vessels and complex challenges the Boatbreakers team handles across the UK.

Scrap Yacht in a Car Park Collected From Lymington
Our most recent job was a small scrap yacht collection from a car park in Lymington.
Posted: 14 August 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
Abandoned Yacht Collection Saga
Eastney beach is a hot spot for end-of-life and abandoned boats. Over the years the Boatbreakers team has been tasked with removing many of the boats that have been ditched on the beach by former owners.
Posted: 15 April 2019
2019 Boat Disposal Recap (Part 2)
Part 2 of our 2019 recap...
Posted: 27 March 2019
2019 Boat Disposal Recap (Part 1)
2019 has been a busy year for Boatbreaker so far. From our first day back in after the new year we had boats turning up for disposal.
Posted: 25 March 2019
Dumped Boats In A Gosport Marina
A marina in Gosport has become a dumping ground for dumped boats. The problem of owners leaving a boat to rot in a boatyard is a growing issue.
Posted: 20 November 2018
Dell Quay Ranger 27 in for Scrap
A Dell Quay Ranger 27 arrived in the yard today for disposal. If you are looking for parts for a Ranger 27 please get in contact fast as she won't be around for long.
Posted: 15 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
Burnt Sunseeker Disposal
The latest boat to roll into the yard is a timely reminder of the damage that fire can do. Before the blaze the boat was a working Sunseeker 36 and would have been worth around £50,000.
Posted: 9 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
Boatbreakers Scrappage Scheme 2018
Up until the New Year we will be offering a 20% discount on the cost of scrapping a boat through our Scrappage Scheme.
Posted: 19 October 2018
November Dinghy Scrappage Scheme
For the whole of November we are slashing 50% off of the price to dispose of a sailing dinghy
Posted: 19 October 2018