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Missoula, Montana

Sailboat Disposal in Missoula, Montana

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

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

ZIPs in Missoula:59801, 59802, 59803, 59804, 59806, 59807, 59808, 59812
Missoula County:Orchard Homes, Lolo, East Missoula, Seeley Lake, Frenchtown, Bonner-West Riverside
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Missoula

I get calls from people in Missoula who listed their sailboat for two years and heard nothing but lowball offers. The mast came down one fall and never went back up. Or the slip fees kept climbing while the boat sat unused, the rigging corroded, and the survey that was supposed to close the sale killed the deal instead. Sometimes it's an estate where nobody in the family sails, or a trailer sailer that moved in with a house purchase and now just takes up space behind the garage. The boat doesn't move. The listing dies. That's when they call us.

We handle sailboat disposal start to finish in Missoula and the surrounding area, including East Missoula and Orchard Homes, on the same trip. The crew comes out, takes down what's left of the rig, gets the boat loaded, and tows it out. Missing paperwork, a lapsed registration, or a title you can't find doesn't stop the job. We handle all that. More details on how we manage the full process are on the Montana sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Missoula

Sailboat disposal in Missoula means we handle the entire breakdown on your timeline. The mast comes down, standing rigging is cut or salvaged, and the keel is removed at our yard,its scrap value credits against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull goes to the processor. For in-water pickups at a marina or boatyard, we run the haul-out and handle the marina conversation so you don't have to manage vendors. The same process applies whether your vessel sits in a storage lot or driveway. Crews in Bonner-West Riverside and Piltzville follow the same steps. The process breakdown below shows how scheduling works.

Also in Missoula:boat hauling · fiberglass boat disposal. See the Montana 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 Missoula

Catalina 27 removal Missoula MT

Hauling a sailboat out of a Missoula pickup

A 27 ft Catalina 27 sailboat sat on wooden stands in a Missoula County yard with seized standing rigging and sails that had rotted inside their bag for years. The owner had inherited it from his father and finally decided to stop maintaining the registration. The boat was light enough to move, but the trailer wasn't going anywhere without serious work.

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How sailboat disposal in Missoula works

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    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 Missoula. 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 Missoula

    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.

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    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.

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    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 Montana sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Missoula sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Missoula?
Depends on hull length, keel type, and where it sits. The pricing section above shows the range for Missoula. 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 Missoula?
Missing paperwork does not stop the pickup. What Montana requires for the paperwork side lives on the Montana 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 Missoula

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

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

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