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Aloha, Oregon

Sailboat Disposal in Aloha, Oregon

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

Licensed & Insured Washington County crews Rig-Down Included

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

ZIPs in Aloha:97003, 97006, 97007, 97078
Washington County:Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Bethany, Forest Grove, Sherwood
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Aloha

I get calls from people who bought a sailboat to use it. The mast came down one fall and never went back up. Or the slip fees in Washington County kept climbing while the boat sat in dry storage, and one day the owner did the math and realized the rig wasn't worth keeping. I've pulled old sailboats from behind garages in Aloha where they've been buried for years, and I've handled estate situations where nobody in the family sails and the boat just became an anchor on the property.

We handle sailboat disposal start to finish. That means the rig comes down, lines get cleared, and we tow the whole thing out of Aloha and the surrounding area including Marlene Village and Oak Hills. We load it, secure it, and get it off your property. Missing paperwork doesn't stop the job. If you've got questions about what happens next, the Oregon sailboat disposal page has the details on how we handle the rest.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Aloha

Sailboat disposal in Aloha means we handle every step from the moment we arrive. The mast comes down, standing rigging gets cut away or salvaged, and we haul the vessel out at our yard to remove the keel, which we credit toward your price. Usable sails, winches, and hardware are spoken for before the fiberglass hull is cut down and routed to the processor. Whether your boat sits in a boatyard, storage lot, or driveway, we manage the whole job. Crews in nearby Rockcreek and Bethany 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 Aloha 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 Aloha. 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 Aloha

    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 Oregon sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Aloha sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Aloha?
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 Aloha?
Titling questions belong on the Oregon 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.

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Get a free sailboat disposal quote in Aloha

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

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