I pull old boats out of Los Gatos backyards all the time. Some came with the house during an estate cleanout, and the new owner never wanted them. Others sat for a season or two while someone tried to sell, then gave up. One guy had a slip bill that outgrew the boat's value, another inherited a dead motor with a repair quote bigger than the hull itself. The backyard becomes the problem, and the owner becomes tired of looking at it.
We handle the tow from start to finish. The junk boat comes off the trailer or out of storage, gets loaded, and moves out. Jobs in Monte Sereno often stack with a Los Gatos call the same afternoon, so the crew rolls both into one day. Missing paperwork does not stop the job, details on the California page.
What's covered
What boat removal covers in Los Gatos
We handle every part of getting your vessel out of Los Gatos, from the initial haul to final disposal. Most calls come from driveways where a boat's been sitting on a dead trailer, storage lots where space has run out, or marina slips that need to turn over. We show up with a heavy-duty trailer, straps, and the equipment to load safely without damaging your property. Jobs start around $250. Once the boat's on our truck, we transport it to our yard or the processor depending on what's salvageable. Boats are dismantled at our yard or the processor, never on site. The same route runs through Cambrian Park and Saratoga, so if you're in that area, the logistics work the same way. The process steps below show how scheduling works.
Boat length, condition, location in Los Gatos, and any access notes: gated property, narrow driveway, in-water slip. Photos speed up the quote.
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Get a fixed quote the same day
Flat fee covering pickup, transport, and disposal at a licensed facility. No per-hour charges, no fuel surcharges added later.
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Schedule the removal in Los Gatos
We coordinate with the marina or property owner. The pickup window is confirmed the day before, and the crew calls when they are an hour out.
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Crew handles the haul and dismantle
Loading, lashing, transport, and offload at the processor. Permits pulled if the load is oversize. Hull cut down on site when the trailer will not fit the load.
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Destruction documentation
You receive proof of disposal, title-release paperwork, and the hull ID record. Useful for insurance close-out.
Aluminum, motors, hardware and salvageable fiberglass are routed to recyclers first. Only what a facility refuses ends up in a landfill.
The starting price at the top of this page is real. Size, where the boat sits, condition, and distance move it up from there. The full breakdown lives on the California pricing section.
Common questions about Los Gatos boat removal
How much does boat removal cost in Los Gatos?
Cost in Los Gatos starts where the pricing above starts, and the boat itself sets the rest: size, where it sits, condition, and the haul. Send photos and the ZIP, the number you get is the number you pay.
Is boat removal ever free in Los Gatos?
Free removal in Los Gatos depends on what the boat still has going for it. Salvage value covers some jobs entirely. We look at photos, tell you straight which case is yours, then schedule.
Can you remove a boat without a title in Los Gatos?
Yes. California titles boats. And missing paperwork is one of the most common things we see in Los Gatos. What we need from you is on the California page, in the legal section.
How fast can you pick up a boat in Los Gatos?
Most Los Gatos jobs are scheduled within a couple of days. The window is confirmed the day before, and the crew calls when they are an hour out. Rush jobs depend on the route, call early.
Do I have to be there for the pickup?
No. Out-of-state owners are half this business. The crew documents the pickup with photos, you approve, and the paperwork closes out remotely.
Can you take the trailer too?
Yes. The trailer usually goes with the boat, and its condition does not matter. If it rolls, we tow it. If it does not, it rides on the truck.
What kinds of boats do you take in Los Gatos?
Any of them. Fiberglass cruisers, aluminum fishing boats, pontoons, sailboats, jet skis. No engine, flat tires, full of leaves and rainwater, still yes. If it was supposed to float, we haul it.
Other services we offer in Los Gatos
Whatever the job, our California crews handle it. Click any service for local details.
