Scrap a Yacht

Welcome to the Scrap a Yacht archive. This specialised section details the end-of-life journey for yachts of all sizes.

Read the stories of various yachts we have collected and responsibly disposed of, including abandoned cruisers, stripped-out racers, and classics like the Westerly Centaur, illustrating the complexities of yacht recycling from initial collection to final breaking.

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  • Macwester 27 from Kent

    Boatbreakers® were in Kent to lift and collect a Macwester 27 yacht directly from a boat club with no lifting facilities for full recycling.

    Posted: 24 June 2026

  • Folksong from Portland

    Boatbreakers® collected an abandoned Folksong 26 yacht from a Portland yard in Dorset recycling a classic boat with a rich history.

    Posted: 19 June 2026

  • Dufour from Hayling Island

    Boatbreakers® tested whether salvaging a Dufour's Beta engine and winches on Hayling Island could fully cover its transport and disposal costs.

    Posted: 8 June 2026

  • Trapper from Chichester

    Boatbreakers® cut down topside fittings to transport and recycle a deep-keel Trapper yacht from North Shore Boatyard in Chichester Harbour.

    Posted: 6 June 2026

  • Small Yacht from Hayling Island

    Boatbreakers® cleared an abandoned yacht from a Hayling Island yard, freeing up hard standing space and recycling the hull.

    Posted: 3 June 2026

  • Sadler 25 from Wicor

    Project Sadler 25 Recycling Finding the tipping point in a boat restoration is a familiar story for many boat owners. What starts as a weekend project can quickly spiral into a mountain of tasks. Which was exactly the case for a Sadler 25 sitting on the hard standing at Wicor [...]

    Posted: 27 May 2026

  • Heron 22 from Chichester

    Heron 22 Removal Neglecting an aging wooden boat is a slippery slope. Over time, gentle wear and tear can quickly compound into severe structural issues. Leaving owners feeling completely overwhelmed. That was precisely the story behind a classic Heron 22 yacht. She had sat idle at Chichester Marina for a [...]

    Posted: 20 May 2026

  • Sabre 27 from a farm

    Discounted Boat Disposal Storing a boat on a friend's land often seems like a great way to avoid commercial yard fees. But it rarely solves the bigger issue of what to do with an unused vessel. That was the setup for a Sabre 27, which had been resting on an [...]

    Posted: 15 May 2026

  • Seacracker 33 from the Isle of Wight

    Sea Cracker 33 Collection Taking on a classic yacht restoration is a huge commitment. But when a project stalls, even finding a place to keep the boat can become a major hurdle. That was the situation facing the owner of a Sea Cracker 33 on the Isle of Wight. After [...]

    Posted: 13 May 2026

  • Small Yacht from a farm in Essex

    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

  • Hunter from Gosport

    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

  • Pandora from Fareham

    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

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