Scrap a Yacht

Kent Boat Disposal Deciding when to walk away from a project boat is never easy, but for many owners, recognising when the numbers no longer add up is the smartest move. That was the situation facing the owner of a Macwester 27 in Kent, who ultimately reached out to Boatbreakers [...]

Every boat that passes through our yard has a story, but some carry a little more history than others. That was certainly the case when the Boatbreakers team traveled down to Portland in Dorset to collect an abandoned Folksong 26 yacht. The boat had been sitting untouched on the hard [...]

Free Boat Recycling? Can a neglected boat's onboard gear completely pay for its own removal and recycling? That is one of the most common questions we get at Boatbreakers. Recently we had the perfect opportunity to put the theory to a real-world test. A close friend of the business reached [...]

Chichester Trapper Disposal Not every boat removal goes strictly according to plan on the first try. Sometimes deep keels and transport regulations force you to adapt on the fly. That was certainly the case when Boatbreakers was called out to North Shore Boatyard in Chichester Harbour to clear an unviable [...]

Abandoned Boat Clearance on Hayling Island When a boat owner falls ill, passes away, or simply vanishes without a trace, marinas and boatyards are often left facing a difficult legal and financial situation. That was the scenario behind a recent job for the Boatbreakers team on Hayling Island, where a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]