Discounted Sabre 27 Boat Removal on 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 Hampshire farm right alongside a barn full of sheep for several years.
The owner had parked the 27-foot cruiser there thanks to his friendship with the farmer. Hoping to eventually sell her. However, selling a project boat from a rural farmyard proved tough. With zero buyers taking the bait. Wanting the situation finally resolved and the farm space cleared, the owner turned to Boatbreakers to handle the removal.
Hidden Treasure
When our team evaluated the job, we spotted something that completely changed the equation. Tucked inside the older hull was an almost brand-new Beta diesel engine.
High-quality, modern machinery like that holds real value in the marine salvage market. Because the engine was in such excellent condition, its resale value allowed us to offset almost the entirety of the job’s transport and disposal expenses. As a result, we were able to offer the owner a heavily discounted price. Turning what could have been a costly disposal into a budget-friendly outcome.
On collection day, our crew got straight to work. Before hoisting the hull, we unbolted the Beta engine right there in the farmyard. The plan was to use our Hiab crane truck to carefully lift it straight out of the engine bay and secure it inside our van. However in a nice twist we got on so well with the farmer he offered to lift it out for us. Extracting the heavy unit on-site made the boat lighter for transport and sped up the processing time once the hull arrived back at our recycling facility.
Engine Transplant
The farmer got his barnyard space back for the livestock. Her owner walked away from an ongoing headache without breaking the bank. And a top-tier Beta engine will soon be re-powering another vessel.
If you have an unviable boat tucked away on a farm, driveway, or storage yard, don’t assume disposal has to cost a fortune. Contact the Boatbreakers team today to see if usable salvage parts on your vessel can help cover the cost of removal.
