Scrap a Yacht

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.

The Boatbreakers® team successfully navigated the logistical challenge of collecting a Macwester Rowan 22 from this historic quay for professional recycling.

Boatbreakers® recovers a neglected Albin Vega 27 from the Isle of Wight. Recycling was the best option to stop mounting storage fees.

Our Boatbreakers® team dismantled an Anderson 22 yacht in a Lymington garden to help a family clear a sad reminder of an unfinished project.

Boatbreakers® collected a storm-damaged Achilles 8m in Penarth. We removed this insurance write-off with a low loader for recycling.

When a new sail drive leak threatened to sink an MGC27 in Gosport, Boatbreakers® acted fast to save the owner a big headache.

Boatbreakers® returns to Essex to collect a Macwester 27 yacht sold 15 years ago. We ensured a responsible end-of-life for a classic cruiser.

Hard Luck at Sea: The Costly Reality of a Colvic Watson 26 Clearance The dream of buying a boat and motoring her to a new home is one many sailors share. Unfortunately, the sea doesn't always stick to the script. Recently, the Boatbreakers team was called to Dover to assist [...]

New Life for a Classic: Salvaging a Westerly Centaur at Birdham Pool At Boatbreakers, we see many "ongoing projects." They usually start with the best of intentions, a dream of weekend cruising and the smell of fresh varnish. However, life often gets in the way, and there comes a point [...]

Streamlining the Solent: A Westerly Centaur Recovery from Whale Island The Westerly Centaur is perhaps the most famous British production yacht ever built. With over 2,500 made, they are a common sight in the Solent, but even these "indestructible" bilge-keelers eventually reach the end of their sailing life. Recently, the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]