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.
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Tired of an unsellable boat taking up space? Boatbreakers® recently cleared a Marina 16 fishing boat from a driveway in Kent.
Posted: 2 April 2026
Boatbreakers® helped an owner in Dover escape mounting storage fees by recycling a Colvic Watson 26 after engine failure.
Posted: 28 March 2026
Discover how Boatbreakers® salvaged premium gear from a Westerly Centaur at Birdham Pool for our Boat Scrapyard shop.
Posted: 26 March 2026
Need to clear unwanted boats before a property sale? See how Boatbreakers® handled a professional two-vessel dinghy collection in Surrey.
Posted: 23 March 2026
Boatbreakers® scrap a Westerly Centaur from Portsmouth. We towed this classic yacht to Gosport and salvaged the engine and rudder.
Posted: 19 March 2026
Compassion and Capability: The Vancouver 27 Recovery at Parkstone Yacht Club The Vancouver 27 is a legendary blue-water cruiser, designed for serious offshore sailing and admired for its "go-anywhere" attitude. However, even the most rugged vessels can be sidelined by the realities of life. Recently, the Boatbreakers team visited the [...]
Posted: 18 March 2026
The Smart Exit: Recycling a Macwester Rowan 22 at Chichester Marina For many boat owners, the most stressful part of the journey isn't the maintenance or the heavy weather,it’s the exit strategy. Recently, the Boatbreakers team was called to the prestigious Chichester Marina to assist with the disposal of a [...]
Posted: 16 March 2026
The Jaguar 27 Recovery: A Win for the Circular Marine Economy At Boatbreakers, we often see project boats that have been stripped bare long before they reach us. However, our recent mission to collect a Jaguar 27 from a mooring near Portchester proved that "end-of-life" doesn't have to mean "end-of-use." [...]
Posted: 9 March 2026
Mission in Portsmouth Harbour: Salvaging an Abandoned Yacht Portsmouth Harbour is steeped in naval history, but it’s also a place where abandoned vessels can become a serious navigational and environmental hazard. Recently, the Boatbreakers team was tasked with a challenging recovery near one of the local military bases, where a [...]
Posted: 4 March 2026
Moving On: Why This Elysian 27 Left Norfolk for Boatbreakers The Elysian 27 is a staple of the British inland waterways. Known for their spacious cabins and reliable handling, these cruisers have provided decades of enjoyment on the Norfolk Broads. However, even the most beloved classics can eventually become a [...]
Posted: 24 February 2026
A Second Act for a Classic? The Story of Our Latest Devon Day Boat At Boatbreakers, we often see vessels that have simply reached the end of their journey. But every so often, a boat arrives that makes us pause, put down the tools, and appreciate its lines. This was [...]
Posted: 22 February 2026
Balancing the Books: Why This Bertram 28 Swapped Littlehampton for Recycling Deciding when to say goodbye to a beloved vessel is never easy. But for the owner of a Bertram 28 fishing boat in Littlehampton, the math simply stopped adding up. Known for their legendary deep-V hulls and rugged construction, [...]
Posted: 20 February 2026
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