Sailboat removal and disposal in Corpus Christi, TX
We handle marina coordination, mast removal, and full sailboat disposal in Corpus Christi.
How much does sailboat disposal in Corpus Christi cost?
Corpus Christi sailboat disposal runs $600 to $2,500 depending on vessel length, keel type, and whether the sailboat is in a slip or on the hard at a Corpus Christi boatyard. Owners docking along the Inner Harbor or at marinas near the Corpus Christi Bay know how fast monthly slip fees stack up on a boat that hasn't left the dock in years. Mast removal adds a separate coordination step, especially when transport through Aransas County requires route planning around bridge clearances. A lead keel on a 35-foot vessel can weigh 5,000 pounds or more, and moving that weight legally through Corpus Christi means permits most haulers never bother to pull. Corpus Christi Sailboat Disposal handles the keel extraction, mast unstepping, rigging salvage, and hull processing as a single job, not separate calls to separate contractors.
Corpus Christi Sailboat Disposal works with owners across every scenario — an old sailboat sitting abandoned in a marina slip racking up fees, a junk sailboat on a mooring ball in Corpus Christi Bay, an estate cleanup where the family inherited a vessel nobody wants, or a lien sale situation where the boat just needs to be gone. Any type of sailboat, any size, disposal in Corpus Christi handled start to finish. Text a photo of your sailboat to get a firm quote with no obligation.
Sailboat disposal we handle in Corpus Christi
Any sailboat 20-50+ ft
Sloop, ketch, catamaran, motor-sailer — fiberglass, wood, or steel hulls — anywhere in Corpus Christi.
Mast un-stepping in Corpus Christi
Certified rigger crew lowers the mast, removes shrouds, stays, and spreaders, secures everything for transport across Corpus Christi and Aransas County.
Corpus Christi marina coordination
We talk directly to Corpus Christi harbormasters — in-water tow, dock-side haul, slip-fee stops same day, no lingering yard storage charges.
Keel + hull disposal
Keel separated and routed to metal recyclers in Aransas County, hull to licensed dismantling — certificate sent for Texas title and insurer paperwork.
How sailboat disposal works in Corpus Christi
Spec confirmation
Send photos and confirm LOA, beam, mast height, keel type, and exact Corpus Christi slip or yard location. We quote same day, mast crane fee included.
Marina/owner coordination
We talk to your Corpus Christi harbormaster, confirm haul-out slot or in-water tow plan, stop slip charges, secure title and lien paperwork if needed.
Mast un-stepping
Certified rigger lowers the mast at the Corpus Christi haul-out, tears down standing rigging, secures spreaders and stays for highway transport.
Hull haul + keel separation
Sailboat hauled from Corpus Christi to a licensed facility — keel separated for metal recycling, hull dismantled per Texas environmental rules.
Disposal certificate
Within 48 hours: written certificate naming the Aransas County-area facility — accepted by Corpus Christi marinas, lien holders, Texas DMV, and insurers.
How does the sailboat removal process work in Corpus Christi?
Marina or slip pickup
Hansons Boat Removal coordinates directly with the Corpus Christi harbormaster, handles the in-water tow, and arranges haul-out. Your slip fees stop the same day the sailboat leaves the dock. We manage the removal process start to finish.
Yard or cradle pickup
If your sailboat is on the hard at a Corpus Christi boatyard or sitting on your property, we come to you. Pricing covers mast unstepping, keel separation, rigging pull, and full transport. Any type of sailboat, any size cradle setup.
Sunken or grounded vessel
For a sailboat sitting on the bottom or beached along the Corpus Christi waterfront, Hansons Boat Removal brings specialist salvage equipment. We dismantle, recover, and haul the vessel out for responsible disposal. No extra coordination needed from you.
Common questions about sailboat disposal in Corpus Christi, TX
Where can I dispose of an old sailboat in Corpus Christi?
Hansons Boat Removal handles sailboat disposal in Corpus Christi for boats ranging from 24 to 50 feet, whether they're sitting in a marina slip, on the hard at a boatyard, or parked on private property. We coordinate the full job, including mast unstepping, keel extraction, and hull processing, and we provide a disposal certificate once the work is done.
Can you pick up a sailboat from a Corpus Christi marina slip?
Yes. Hansons Boat Removal coordinates crane work and mast unstepping directly with marina staff in Corpus Christi, so the owner doesn't have to arrange any of that separately. Most marina extractions in the Corpus Christi area are scheduled within 7 to 14 days, depending on crane availability and slip access. You don't need to set up a single vendor call yourself.
How much does sailboat disposal cost in Corpus Christi, TX?
Sailboat disposal in Corpus Christi typically runs $600 to $2,500. Boat length, keel type, and whether the vessel is in the water or on the hard are the main cost drivers. A lead keel, which is common on pre-1990 fiberglass sailboats, carries scrap value of roughly $0.40 to $0.80 per pound and can meaningfully offset what you pay. Iron keels return less.
Do you handle the mast and keel on a sailboat disposal job in Corpus Christi?
Hansons Boat Removal handles both as part of every sailboat disposal job in Corpus Christi. The mast and rigging are aluminum and stainless steel, and both go to separate metal recyclers as salvage. The keel comes off as its own operation, with the material type determining scrap return. Nothing gets left behind for the owner to sort out.
What paperwork do I need from Texas DMV after sailboat disposal near Corpus Christi?
Texas titles recreational vessels through Texas Parks and Wildlife, not the DMV. After Hansons Boat Removal completes a sailboat disposal job in Corpus Christi, we provide a disposal certificate that supports your title release filing with Texas Parks and Wildlife. That certificate is also what marina operators in Aransas County typically require before they'll close out a slip agreement.
Free sailboat disposal quote in Corpus Christi, Texas
Marina + yard pickup across Corpus Christi and Aransas County. Send LOA, mast height, slip location — written quote within hours. Call Hansons Boat Removal.