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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Essex Boat Recycling Bringing a neglected boat back to life requires time, energy, and constant maintenance. When those fall away, a project vessel can quickly become a permanent, rotting fixture on a driveway. That was precisely the case for a small yacht in Essex that had spent several years slowly [...]
Posted: 10 May 2026
Birkenhead Project Boat Removal Not every boat disposal takes place at a bustling marina or coastal yard. Sometimes the Boatbreakers team has to head inland to tackle a far more tricky location. That was recently the case when we traveled to Birkenhead to clear an old project boat tucked away [...]
Posted: 7 May 2026
Hunter Horizon Recycling Holding onto an unused boat can quickly turn from a passion into a financial drain. That was exactly the situation faced by the owner of a Hunter Horizon 23. Who ultimately called in the Boatbreakers team to put an end to mounting storage fees for a boat [...]
Posted: 4 May 2026
Restoring a classic boat is a labour of love, but sometimes a single unfortunate accident can end the dream in an instant. That was recently the case near Guildford, where a damaged Dawncraft 25 reached the end of its journey after a trailering mishap brought restoration plans to a sudden [...]
Posted: 1 May 2026
Sunken Pandora 19 Yacht When a vessel sinks at her berth, quick action is essential to prevent long-term damage, navigation hazards, and fuel leaks. The Boatbreakers team was recently called out to Fareham. After a classic Pandora 19 met an unfortunate end at her pontoon mooring. The trouble likely started [...]
Posted: 30 April 2026
Abandoned Simplicity 25 Abandoned project boats can quickly turn into major liabilities for marine facilities. This was certainly the case for a Simplicity 25 sitting forgotten in a Southampton yard. Originally purchased on eBay with high hopes of restoration. The owner gradually lost enthusiasm for the project and eventually disappeared [...]
Posted: 29 April 2026
Abandoned Project Boat Removal Abandoned boat projects are a tale as old as time in the marine industry. Someone spots a bargain on eBay, falls in love with a dream, and envisions sailing off into the sunset. That was exactly the plan for one ambitious buyer in Gosport, who bought [...]
Posted: 27 April 2026
Our recent mission to Shell Island in North Wales took the definition of "deadline" to a whole new level
Posted: 25 April 2026
The Boatbreakers® team was called to Wicor to collect a Pegasus 800. A popular and quick cruiser-racer that had reached the end of its journey.
Posted: 22 April 2026
The Boatbreakers® team successfully navigated the logistical challenge of collecting a Macwester Rowan 22 from this historic quay for professional recycling.
Posted: 20 April 2026
Boatbreakers® recovers a fishing boat from Haslar Marina, Gosport. Recycling was chosen to avoid repair bill and mounting storage fees.
Posted: 17 April 2026
Boatbreakers® collect a classic trailer sailer from a garden in Berkshire. Her trailer made for a seamless collection.
Posted: 16 April 2026
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