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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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
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 neglected Albin Vega 27 from the Isle of Wight. Recycling was the best option to stop mounting storage fees.
Posted: 15 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
When a new sail drive leak threatened to sink an MGC27 in Gosport, Boatbreakers® acted fast to save the owner a big headache.
Posted: 6 April 2026
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.
Posted: 4 April 2026
Boatbreakers® helped an owner in Dover escape mounting storage fees by recycling a Colvic Watson 26 after engine failure.
Posted: 28 March 2026
Discover how Boatbreakers® salvaged premium gear from a Westerly Centaur at Birdham Pool for our Boat Scrapyard shop.
Posted: 26 March 2026
Boatbreakers® scrap a Westerly Centaur from Portsmouth. We towed this classic yacht to Gosport and salvaged the engine and rudder.
Posted: 19 March 2026
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