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Miami Lakes, Florida

Sailboat Disposal in Miami Lakes, Florida

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

Licensed & Insured Miami-Dade County crews Rig-Down Included

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

ZIPs in Miami Lakes:33014, 33016, 33018
Miami-Dade County:Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Miami Beach, Homestead, Kendall
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Miami Lakes

I get calls from people who tried to sell. The mast came down one fall and never went back up, or the slip fees outran the sailing years ago, or the rig failed a survey and killed the sale. Sometimes the boat came with a house purchase and nobody in the family sails. Sometimes it's been sitting on stands in a storage lot for a decade. The sailboat that won't move is still a sailboat, and that rigging and mast don't get any cheaper to maintain while it sits.

We handle sailboat disposal start to finish in Miami Lakes and the surrounding area, including Palm Springs North and Country Club on the same trip. The crew comes out, assesses what you've got, handles the tow, and manages the paperwork. Missing title documents don't stop the job. More details on what that looks like are on the sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Miami Lakes

Sailboat disposal in Miami Lakes means we handle the full breakdown, not just hauling away the hull. The mast comes down and standing rigging gets cut away or salvaged. We pull the keel at our yard and credit its scrap value against your price. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull goes to the processor. For vessels in the water, we run the haul-out and manage the marina conversation so you don't have to coordinate with multiple vendors. Whether your sailboat sits in a storage lot, boatyard, or driveway in Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, or Opa-locka, the process is the same. The 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 Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes. 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 Miami Lakes

    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 Miami Lakes sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Miami Lakes?
Depends on hull length, keel type, and where it sits. The pricing section above shows the range for Miami Lakes. Whatever the keel weighs in lead comes off the price up front.
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?
A lead keel is often the most valuable single piece of an older sailboat. Weight times the scrap rate credits back against the quote. Iron keels do the same at a lower rate.
Should I just donate the sailboat instead?
If a charity can resell your boat, donation is the best deal going. Boats that sat neglected for years usually will not pass survey. Send photos and I will tell you which side of that line yours falls on.
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 Miami Lakes?
Whatever the paperwork situation, the pickup still happens. The legal specifics for Florida sit on the boat-removal page. You get proof of disposal at the end.
What if the boat has been sitting on stands for years?
Time on stands does not stop the pickup. Rot, missing bottom paint, stuck through-hulls — every one of those is normal for a boat like that. The quote factors it in.

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Get a free sailboat disposal quote in Miami Lakes

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

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