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Sailboat Disposal in New Orleans, Louisiana

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

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

ZIPs in New Orleans:70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70118, 70119, …
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on New Orleans

I've pulled sailboats out of Orleans Parish slips where the mast came down one fall and never went back up, the owner paying storage fees year after year on a boat that wasn't going anywhere. I've also hauled old sailboats from behind garages and out of storage lots where they'd been sitting for a decade, the rigging seized, the survey failed before the sale could close, and the owner just done looking at it.

Hansons Boat Removal handles sailboat disposal start to finish in New Orleans and the surrounding area, including Metairie and Kenner on the same trip. We rig down, we tow, we handle the paperwork and the title work. Missing documentation doesn't stop the job. You get the details on the Louisiana sailboat disposal page, but the short version is this: you tell us where the boat is, we show up, and it's gone.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in New Orleans

Sailboat disposal in New Orleans means we handle the full breakdown, from mast and rigging removal through hull processing. The mast comes down first, standing rigging cut away or salvaged depending on condition. We pull the keel at our yard and credit any scrap value against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware get spoken for before the fiberglass hull is cut and routed to the processor. For vessels sitting in a boatyard, marina, or driveway, we run the haul-out and manage the yard conversation so you don't have to deal with vendors. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Also in New Orleans: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.

A job we ran in New Orleans

Ericson 27 removal New Orleans LA

Hauling a sailboat out of a New Orleans driveway

This one came off a driveway in Orleans Parish, a 27 ft Ericson 27 with crazed portlights and an interior some previous owner had gutted years back, nothing left inside but the bones. It had been sitting on stands long enough that the pads had settled into the ground on one side, so the hull was leaning off level when we got there. That lean was the obstacle.

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How sailboat disposal in New Orleans 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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans

    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 New Orleans sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in New Orleans?
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. 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?
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 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?
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 New Orleans?
Titling questions belong on the Louisiana 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?
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.

Other services we offer in New Orleans

Whatever the job, our Louisiana crews handle it. Click any service for local details.

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Get a free sailboat disposal quote in New Orleans

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

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