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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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
Boatbreakers® recovers a neglected Albin Vega 27 from the Isle of Wight. Recycling was the best option to stop mounting storage fees.
Posted: 15 April 2026
Recently, the Boatbreakers® team completed a long-awaited recovery at the beautiful Harleyford Marina on the River Thames.
Posted: 14 April 2026
Two 28ft wooden catamaran hulls spent 50 years in a front garden before Boatbreakers® removed them prior to a house sale.
Posted: 12 April 2026
Our Boatbreakers® team dismantled an Anderson 22 yacht in a Lymington garden to help a family clear a sad reminder of an unfinished project.
Posted: 9 April 2026
Boatbreakers® collected a storm-damaged Achilles 8m in Penarth. We removed this insurance write-off with a low loader for recycling.
Posted: 8 April 2026
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