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Roswell, New Mexico

Sailboat Disposal in Roswell, New Mexico

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

Licensed & Insured Chaves County crews Rig-Down Included

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

ZIPs in Roswell:88201, 88202, 88203
Chaves County:Dexter, Hagerman, Midway, Lake Arthur
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Roswell

Most of the sailboat disposal calls we get in Roswell come from two places. There's the owner who dropped the mast one fall and never rigged it back up, storage fees stacking while the boat sits on blocks in a lot outside town. Then there's the estate sale that stalled because nobody in the family sails, or the trailer sailer that came with a house purchase and now takes up space behind the garage in Chaves County. The mast and standing rigging are what make a sailboat different to move, and that's exactly what we're built to handle.

We handle the full sailboat disposal start to finish, whether it's parked at a marina slip, a dry storage lot, or buried under years of neglect. The crew covers Roswell and the surrounding territory, including same-trip pickups in Midway and Dexter. We manage the rig, the tow, and all the logistics. If the paperwork is missing or tangled, that doesn't stop the job. Full details on how we handle your old sailboat are on the sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Roswell

Sailboat disposal in Roswell means we handle the entire breakdown on-site or at our yard. The mast comes down, standing rigging gets cut away or salvaged, and the keel comes out with its scrap value credited against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull gets cut down and routed to the processor. Whether your vessel is in a driveway, boatyard, or storage lot, we run the haul-out and any marina conversation you need. Crews in Hagerman and Lake Arthur handle the same process. The steps below show how scheduling works.

Dale Hanson, owner, Hansons Boat Removal. Twenty years hauling boats out of driveways, marinas, and backyards across the country.

How sailboat disposal in Roswell 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 Roswell. 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 Roswell

    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 New Mexico sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Roswell sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Roswell?
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 — slip pickups are routine. We call the marina, book the crane, and pull the mast on the ramp if that is where it makes sense. One point of contact all the way through.
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?
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?
We unstep the mast, coil or salvage the standing rigging, and pull winches, cleats, and any usable sails before the hull leaves. Metals get recycled and sails get sold or donated when they are still good.
Do I need a title to dispose of a sailboat in Roswell?
Missing paperwork does not stop the pickup. What New Mexico requires for the paperwork side lives on the New Mexico 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?
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.

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Get a free sailboat disposal quote in Roswell

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

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