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Metairie, Louisiana

Sailboat Disposal in Metairie, Louisiana

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

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

ZIPs in Metairie:70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006, 70009, 70010, …
Jefferson Parish:Kenner, Marrero, Terrytown, Harvey, Gretna, Estelle
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Metairie

I get calls from people in Metairie who bought a sailboat ten years ago and the mast came down one fall and never went back up. The slip fees kept coming anyway. Or the old sailboat came with a house they inherited, sitting in dry storage at a local lot, and nobody in the family sails. The survey failed, the sale fell through, and now there's a boat with rigging that needs work, insurance that keeps renewing, and a trailer buried behind the garage collecting rust. That's how most of these start.

We handle sailboat disposal from Metairie through Jefferson and Elmwood on the same trip, start to finish. We pull the rig down, disconnect what needs disconnecting, load it onto the truck, and tow it out. Missing title, unclear ownership, paperwork from the original owner you can't find,that doesn't stop the job. The details on how we handle the rest are on the Louisiana sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Metairie

Sailboat disposal in Metairie means we handle the full breakdown from your driveway or boatyard. The mast comes down, standing rigging gets cut away or salvaged, and the keel comes out at our yard with its scrap value credited back to you. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull gets cut and routed to the processor. For in-water pickups, we run the haul-out and manage the marina conversation so you don't have to. We also serve Bridge City and Harahan with the same process. The steps below show how scheduling works.

Also in Metairie:boat hauling · fiberglass boat disposal. See the Louisiana 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 Metairie 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 Metairie. 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 Metairie

    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 Louisiana sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Metairie sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Metairie?
Depends on hull length, keel type, and where it sits. The pricing section above shows the range for Metairie. Whatever the keel weighs in lead comes off the price up front.
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?
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?
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?
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 Metairie?
Missing paperwork does not stop the pickup. What Louisiana requires for the paperwork side lives on the Louisiana 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?
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.

Other services we offer in Metairie

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

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