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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sailboat Disposal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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

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

ZIPs in Fort Lauderdale:33301, 33302, 33303, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33307, 33308, …
Broward County:Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Fort Lauderdale

I get calls from people who bought a sailboat thinking they'd use it. The mast came down one fall in Broward County and never went back up. Ten years later it's still standing in the slip, eating marina fees. Or someone inherited a house on the water with a sailboat tied to the dock, and nobody in the family sails. The rigging's corroded, the survey failed, the sale fell through, and now it's just a problem that costs money every month.

We show up, drop the rig, and tow the old boat out. Same crew handles jobs in Lazy Lake and Franklin Park on the way. We manage the paperwork start to finish, and if the title's buried or missing, that doesn't stop the job. The details on what happens next are on the sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Fort Lauderdale

Sailboat disposal in Fort Lauderdale means we handle the full breakdown of your vessel, start to finish. The mast comes down and standing rigging gets cut away or salvaged. We extract the keel at our yard and credit its scrap value against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull gets cut and routed to the processor. Whether your sailboat sits in a boatyard, storage lot, or driveway, we manage the haul-out and any marina conversation so you don't have to coordinate with vendors. We also serve Boulevard Gardens and Wilton Manors with the same process. The steps below show how scheduling works.

Also in Fort Lauderdale:boat hauling · fiberglass boat disposal. See the Florida 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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An 18 ft Starcraft Holiday 18 had been parked in a Fort Lauderdale driveway for three years. The aluminum hull had a history of slow leaks, and the single-axle trailer underneath it had rusted solid. The owner had bought the boat thinking he'd restore it.

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How sailboat disposal in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale

    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 Florida sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Fort Lauderdale sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Fort Lauderdale?
Cost tracks length, keel type, and whether the boat sits in the water or on the hard. The pricing section above shows the range. Lead keel scrap value gets credited off the number, and a firm quote comes back from photos.
Can you take a sailboat straight out of a marina slip?
Slip-out pickups are one of the most common calls. Crane time, marina paperwork, and the mast conversation happen on our side. You approve the schedule and we handle the rest.
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 makes sense for a boat with survey value — a runnable diesel, sound decks, a rig that will not fail on inspection. Send photos and I will tell you which way yours leans; if the numbers work for a charity, I will say so first.
What happens to the mast, rigging, and sails?
The mast comes down at the boat or at our yard, then metal recycling handles the rigging. Sails and hardware in decent shape come off first and are spoken for before the hull is cut.
Do I need a title to dispose of a sailboat in Fort Lauderdale?
Titling questions belong on the Florida 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?
Years on stands is our most common call. Seized hardware, stained hulls, corroded rigging — none of that changes whether we take the job. The quote already assumes the boat has been sitting.

Other services we offer in Fort Lauderdale

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

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