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Somerville, Massachusetts

Sailboat Disposal in Somerville, Massachusetts

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

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

ZIPs in Somerville:02143, 02144, 02145, 02155
Middlesex County:Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, Framingham, Malden, Waltham
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Somerville

I get calls from people in Somerville who bought a sailboat years ago and thought they'd use it. The mast came down one fall and never went back up. Now there's slip fees or storage lot rent eating money every month, and the boat sits. Other times someone inherits a house with a sailboat in the yard or on a trailer behind the garage, and they don't sail. The rigging's corroded, or a survey killed a sale that was supposed to happen. The boat's stuck, and so are they.

We handle sailboat disposal start to finish for Somerville and the surrounding area, including Cambridge and Medford. I send a crew to assess what you've got, get the mast down if it's still up, disconnect what needs disconnecting, load the hull, and tow it out. Missing paperwork doesn't stop the job. We sort the title work and the rest of the details. You'll find the specifics on the Massachusetts sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Somerville

Sailboat disposal in Somerville means we handle the full breakdown from wherever your vessel sits,driveway, storage lot, or the water. The mast comes down first, standing rigging is cut or salvaged for value. We haul the keel out at our yard and credit its scrap value against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware get spoken for before the fiberglass hull goes to the processor. For boats in the water, we manage the haul-out and handle the marina conversation so you don't have to coordinate vendors. We serve Somerville, Malden, and Everett. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Also in Somerville:boat removal · boat hauling · fiberglass boat disposal. See the Massachusetts 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 Somerville

Ericson 27 removal Somerville MA

27 ft Ericson Removal in Somerville, MA

A 27 ft Ericson 27 sailboat landed in a Somerville driveway after the original owner passed it along to someone who never finished the restoration. The portlights were crazed, the interior stripped down to bare fiberglass, and the mast had been down for years. It sat on wooden stands, not a trailer, which meant we couldn't just hitch and go.

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How sailboat disposal in Somerville 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 Somerville. 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 Somerville

    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 Massachusetts sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Somerville sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Somerville?
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 Somerville?
Titling questions belong on the Massachusetts 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 Somerville

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

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