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Foley, Alabama

Sailboat Disposal in Foley, Alabama

Rig down, keel out, hull hauled for Foley sailboat owners. Firm quote from photos, lead keel value credited.

Licensed & Insured Baldwin County crews Rig-Down Included

Sailboat disposal in Foley starts at $600 and covers rig-down, haul, and disposal in one visit, with keel scrap value credited.

ZIPs in Foley:36530, 36535, 36536, 36542, 36580
Baldwin County:Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Bay Minette, Orange Beach
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Foley

A lot of sailboat owners in Foley and Baldwin County end up with a boat they're not using. Maybe the mast came down one fall and never went back up. Maybe slip fees at the marina kept climbing while the boat sat idle, or storage lot rent just kept eating the budget. Sometimes an old sailboat came with a house purchase, or the rigging failed survey and the sale fell through. A restoration stalled at the deck core, or a trailer sailer got buried behind the garage and stayed there for a decade. These situations look different on the surface, but they all end the same way: an old boat that won't sell and can't stay.

We handle sailboat disposal from start to finish across Foley, Summerdale, and Elberta. The crew removes the rig, secures everything, tows it out, and handles the paperwork. Missing titles, unclear ownership, or incomplete documentation doesn't stop the job. You'll find the full details on the Alabama sailboat disposal page, but the short version is this: one call, one price, and the boat gets gone.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Foley

Sailboat disposal in Foley means we handle the entire vessel from start to finish. The mast comes down and standing rigging is cut away or salvaged. We pull the keel at our yard and credit its scrap value against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware get spoken for before the fiberglass hull goes to the processor. Whether your boat sits in a boatyard, on a storage lot, or at the dock in Magnolia Springs or Bon Secour, we run the haul-out and handle the marina conversation so you don't manage vendors. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Dale Hanson, owner, Hansons Boat Removal. Twenty years hauling boats out of driveways, marinas, and backyards across the country.

How sailboat disposal in Foley works

  1. 1

    Send photos, rig status, and the pickup ZIP

    Length, keel type, whether the mast is up or already down, and access notes for the yard or slip in Foley. Photos of the rig and any winches or hardware set the number.

  2. 2

    Get a firm quote back the same day

    One number covers rig-down through disposal. Keel scrap value is credited off the total up front, not owed back after.

  3. 3

    Schedule pickup and marina coordination in Foley

    If the boat is in a slip we run the marina office and the crane call. On stands or on a trailer we set a date and window; the crew calls when they are an hour out.

  4. 4

    Rig-down and load

    Mast unstepped, standing rigging cut or salvaged, spreaders and boom stacked and strapped. Usable sails, winches, and hardware come off before the hull leaves.

  5. 5

    Keel out, hull processed, documentation

    The keel is unbolted or cut at our yard, weighed, and sold to the metal recycler; the fiberglass hull is cut down and routed to a processor. You get proof of disposal and the hull ID record.

    Metal keel, rigging, winches, and salvageable hardware are routed to recyclers first. Only what a facility refuses ends up in a landfill.

The starting number at the top of this page is real. Length, keel type, and whether the boat sits in the water or on the hard move it from there. Lead keel scrap value is credited off — details on the Alabama sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Foley sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Foley?
Length and keel type set most of it. Lead scrap value credits back against the number. Send photos of the boat and the rig and the quote comes back the same day, firm.
Can you take a sailboat straight out of a marina slip?
Yes. We run the haul-out, coordinate the crane if the mast needs pulling first, and handle the marina office. You do not manage three vendors to lose one sailboat.
Is the lead keel worth anything?
Lead keels carry real scrap value, and that value comes off your price up front. Iron brings less. Photos of the keel and the boat get us to the right number before we schedule.
Should I just donate the sailboat instead?
Donation works when the boat still has resale value. A stalled restoration or a stripped hull almost never qualifies. Send photos and I will tell you honestly which route makes sense.
What happens to the mast, rigging, and sails?
Mast comes down first, standing rigging is cut or salvaged, and the metal goes to recycling. Usable sails, winches, and cleats get pulled and credited back when they are worth pulling. Nothing marketable goes to the landfill.
Do I need a title to dispose of a sailboat in Foley?
Titling questions belong on the Alabama boat-removal page's legal section. On our side, missing paperwork does not stop the job — proof of disposal comes back to you when the work is done.
What if the boat has been sitting on stands for years?
A boat on stands for a decade is exactly what this service is for. Nothing about the condition surprises the crew. The quote is built for boats that need the work we are already doing.

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Get a free sailboat disposal quote in Foley

Send photos of the boat and rig, length, keel type, and where it sits in Foley. One firm number covers rig-down through disposal, with any keel value already credited.

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