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Simi Valley, California

Sailboat Disposal in Simi Valley, California

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

Licensed & Insured Ventura County crews Rig-Down Included
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Sailboat disposal in Simi Valley starts at $600 and covers rig-down, haul, and disposal in one visit, with keel scrap value credited.

ZIPs in Simi Valley:91311, 93021, 93062, 93063, 93064, 93065, 93093, 93094, …
Ventura County:Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Simi Valley

I get calls from people in Simi Valley who bought a sailboat years ago and thought they'd use it. The mast came down one fall and never went back up. Or slip fees in Ventura County kept climbing, the boat sat more, and eventually the owner stopped visiting. Sometimes it's an estate, the house sold with a sailboat nobody in the family sails. Sometimes it's a trailer sailer that moved here from another state, parked behind the garage, and stayed there a decade while life got busier.

We haul old sailboats from Simi Valley, Santa Susana, and Oak Park on the same trip. You call, tell us the rig condition and whether it's in dry storage or on a slip, and we quote you flat. We handle the whole job start to finish, from rig-down to tow. Missing paperwork doesn't stop us. Details on how sailboat disposal works are on the service page. Get a quote today.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Simi Valley

Sailboat disposal in Simi Valley means we handle the full breakdown at our yard or at your location. The mast comes down, standing rigging gets cut away or salvaged, and the keel comes out so its scrap value credits against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull goes to the processor. For in-water pickups, we run the haul-out and handle the marina conversation so you don't manage vendors. Whether your vessel sits in a boatyard, storage lot, or on a driveway, the process steps below show how scheduling works. We've pulled boats from Moorpark to Bell Canyon and everywhere in between.

Also in Simi Valley:boat removal · boat hauling. See the California Sailboat Disposal hub for state-level coverage and pricing.

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

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How sailboat disposal in Simi Valley works

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    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 Simi Valley. 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 Simi Valley

    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.

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    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 California sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Simi Valley sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Simi Valley?
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 — slip pickups are routine. We call the marina, book the crane, and pull the mast on the ramp if that is where it makes sense. One point of contact all the way through.
Is the lead keel worth anything?
Yes. Lead recovers more per pound at scrap than iron, and the value gets credited against the price. We confirm keel type from photos before we quote because it moves the number more than almost anything else.
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?
We unstep the mast, coil or salvage the standing rigging, and pull winches, cleats, and any usable sails before the hull leaves. Metals get recycled and sails get sold or donated when they are still good.
Do I need a title to dispose of a sailboat in Simi Valley?
Missing paperwork does not stop the pickup. What California requires for the paperwork side lives on the California boat-removal page, in the legal section. We handle what we can from our end.
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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Send photos of the boat and rig, length, keel type, and where it sits in Simi Valley. One firm number covers rig-down through disposal, with any keel value already credited.

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