Sailboat removal and disposal service in Orlando, FL
Hansons Boat Removal handles Orlando marina coordination, mast unstepping, and full sailboat disposal.
How much does sailboat disposal in Orlando cost?
Sailboat disposal in Orlando runs $600 to $2,500 depending on vessel length, keel type, and whether the boat is in a slip or on the hard at a boatyard. Orlando sailboat owners face a specific set of logistics that a standard haul-out crew isn't built for. Monthly slip fees at marinas on Lake Monroe or along the St. Johns River add up fast, and getting a mast unstepped, rigged for transport, and cleared for Orange County road permits takes coordination most removal services skip entirely. Orlando Sailboat Disposal handles the full removal process, from mast stepping and keel extraction to rigging salvage and hull recycling, as a single job.
The calls Orlando Sailboat Disposal gets most often involve an old sailboat sitting in a paid slip the owner can't afford to keep, a vessel tied to a mooring ball that's gone derelict, or an estate cleanup where the family inherited a junk sailboat with no title and no clear path forward. Orlando Sailboat Disposal manages removal and disposal for any type of sailboat, any size, and provides a disposal certificate for marina clearance and title release. Send a photo of the vessel to get sailboat disposal pricing in Orlando without the back-and-forth.
Sailboat disposal we handle in Orlando
Any sailboat 20-50+ ft
Sloop, ketch, catamaran, motor-sailer — fiberglass, wood, or steel hulls — anywhere in Orlando.
Mast un-stepping in Orlando
Certified rigger crew lowers the mast, removes shrouds, stays, and spreaders, secures everything for transport across Orlando and Orange County.
Orlando marina coordination
We talk directly to Orlando harbormasters — in-water tow, dock-side haul, slip-fee stops same day, no lingering yard storage charges.
Keel + hull disposal
Keel separated and routed to metal recyclers in Orange County, hull to licensed dismantling — certificate sent for Florida title and insurer paperwork.
How sailboat disposal works in Orlando
Spec confirmation
Send photos and confirm LOA, beam, mast height, keel type, and exact Orlando slip or yard location. We quote same day, mast crane fee included.
Marina/owner coordination
We talk to your Orlando harbormaster, confirm haul-out slot or in-water tow plan, stop slip charges, secure title and lien paperwork if needed.
Mast un-stepping
Certified rigger lowers the mast at the Orlando haul-out, tears down standing rigging, secures spreaders and stays for highway transport.
Hull haul + keel separation
Sailboat hauled from Orlando to a licensed facility — keel separated for metal recycling, hull dismantled per Florida environmental rules.
Disposal certificate
Within 48 hours: written certificate naming the Orange County-area facility — accepted by Orlando marinas, lien holders, Florida DMV, and insurers.
What does the sailboat removal process look like in Orlando?
Marina or slip pickup
Hansons Boat Removal works directly with the Orlando harbormaster to coordinate in-water tow and haul-out. We dismantle the mast, pull the rigging, and handle responsible disposal of the sailboat same day — so your slip fees stop the day we arrive.
Yard or cradle pickup
If your sailboat is on a cradle at an Orange County boatyard or private property, Hansons Boat Removal handles mast un-stepping, keel separation, and full sailboat removal. Any type of sailboat, any size, gets the same complete removal and disposal process.
Sunken or grounded vessel
Hansons Boat Removal brings specialist equipment to recover a junk sailboat or old sailboat sitting on the bottom or beached along an Orlando waterway. Recycling of the keel and rigging is included in the service pricing.
Sailboat disposal areas near Orlando
Local sailboat pickup across Orlando and surrounding Orange County marinas, harbors, and yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I dispose of an old sailboat in Orlando, FL?
Hansons Boat Removal handles sailboat disposal in Orlando, FL and throughout Orange County, including boats stored on the hard at local boatyards or sitting in marina slips. We coordinate mast unstepping, keel extraction, and hull transport ourselves. You don't need to find a separate crane operator or recycler. One call covers the full job from your location to final disposal.
Can you pick up a sailboat from an Orlando marina slip?
Hansons Boat Removal pulls sailboats directly from Orlando marina slips, and that includes coordinating the crane work for mast unstepping before haul-out. Most marina extractions in Orange County take one to two days depending on slip access and boat length. We contact the marina directly to schedule the lift so you're not stuck managing that conversation yourself.
How much does sailboat disposal cost in Orlando, FL?
Sailboat disposal in Orlando runs roughly $600 to $2,500 depending on four things: boat length, keel material, whether the boat is in the water or on the hard, and marina access logistics. A 30-foot boat with a lead keel sitting on the hard costs less than a 45-footer in a slip because lead scrap value offsets part of the fee. Hansons Boat Removal quotes exact pricing before any work starts.
Do you handle the mast and keel when disposing of a sailboat in Orlando?
Hansons Boat Removal handles both as part of every sailboat disposal job in Orlando. The mast and rigging are aluminum and stainless steel, which go to separate metal recyclers as salvage. The keel comes off as its own step, and the material matters: lead keels carry scrap value between $0.40 and $0.80 per pound, which can reduce what you pay. Iron keels recover less.
What paperwork do I need from Florida DMV after sailboat disposal?
Florida requires you to submit a title transfer or surrender to the Florida DMV after sailboat disposal to close out registration and clear your name from the record. Hansons Boat Removal provides a disposal certificate at job completion, which is the document your marina needs for slip clearance and what supports your DMV filing. Keep a copy for your records in case Orange County ever follows up.
Free sailboat disposal quote in Orlando, Florida
Marina + yard pickup across Orlando and Orange County. Send LOA, mast height, slip location — written quote within hours. Call Hansons Boat Removal.