Unfinished Project Boat from Lymington Farm
Unfinished Project Boat
One of our latest collections was to remove an unfinished project boat from a farmer’s barn in Lymington. The boat had been dumped there and her former owner had stopped paying the storage fees. So it was time to move her on and send the boat for disposal.
Collecting unfinished boat projects from locations like a farmer’s barn in Lymington presents a unique set of challenges. Our recent retrieval of such a vessel highlights the versatility of our team and equipment. The project, abandoned mid-construction, had languished in the barn for years, necessitating its removal and responsible disposal.
The farmer’s barn, often a repository for forgotten projects, posed access challenges. The boat, a partially constructed hull, was situated deep within the barn, requiring careful maneuvering. Our HIAB truck, with its reach and lifting capacity, proved essential for this task. The unfinished project boat had the keels removed which made her lighter. We are not sure whether this was by her former owner trying to claw back some scrap value on her.
Safety First
When we collect a boat it’s always safety first. The initial step involved assessing the boat’s condition and planning the lifting operation. The unfinished project boat hull, often lacking structural integrity, required careful handling to prevent further damage. The HIAB operator, with precision and expertise, positioned the crane’s arm and secured the boat with heavy-duty slings.
The lift itself was a delicate operation. The hull, suspended in mid-air, was carefully swung out of the barn and onto the HIAB truck’s flatbed. The team meticulously secured the vessel, ensuring it was stable and safe for transport. Once she was loaded we could see that the farmer was glad to see her go. We believe that he will be renting the space out to someone else and this boat was simply in the way.
Responsible Boat Disposal Practices
The journey from Lymington to our boat scrapyard involved navigating rural roads and main thoroughfares. The HIAB truck’s stability and maneuverability ensured a smooth transit. Upon arrival, the hull was unloaded and prepared for dismantling. The process of scrapping an unfinished boat involves separating the various materials, such as wood, fibreglass, and metal, for appropriate disposal or recycling. This collection from Lymington underscores the importance of efficient and responsible boat disposal practices.
If you have an old boat stuck in your (or a farmer’s) barn then get in contact. Our team have collected a number of boats stored in barns over the years so we can help come up with a removal plan. Just fill in the contact form and we can do the rest.
Written By: Luke Edney
Luke completed a journalism degree in Brighton University and fortunately for us uses this in his communications, Facebook posts, Tweets and emails to tell all our enquirers and followers what we are up to. Without Luke we would be lost, he runs the office, keeps us organised and is like a terrier and never lets a tricky boat disposal job go un-photographed or Tweeted about.
He also manages all of our enquiries passing them to whoever in the team is the best suited to deal with it. We are teaching Luke how to drive a motorboat or sail a yacht so while he’s learning we suggest you keep out of the Solent!
When he’s not at work he’s a massive football fan (his Dad used to play for Portsmouth FC years ago) and seems to know everything there is to know about any player, anywhere. Next time you ring and he answers, think of a tricky football trivia question and ask him
Date Published: March 10, 2025
Last Modified: April 15, 2025
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