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Camas, Washington

Sailboat Disposal in Camas, Washington

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

Licensed & Insured Clark County crews Rig-Down Included

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

ZIPs in Camas:98607, 98682
Clark County:Vancouver, Orchards, Hazel Dell, Five Corners, Battle Ground, Salmon Creek
Lead keel scrap value:credited against your price
Dale's take on Camas

A lot of people. The mast came down one fall and never went back up. Storage fees at the marina kept climbing while the boat sat unused, and at some point you stopped doing the math on what it was costing you. Or you inherited a place on the water with a sailboat nobody in the family sails, or bought a house with one buried behind the garage for a decade. The rigging failed a survey, the buyer walked, and now you're stuck with an old sailboat that won't move and won't sell.

We handle sailboat disposal in Camas start to finish. That means towing from a slip, a storage lot, or wherever it's sitting, and we cover the same-day territory out to Washougal and Fern Prairie on the same run. The mast comes down, the rig gets secured, and the boat gets loaded. Missing paperwork doesn't stop the job. Details on how we handle it are on the Washington sailboat disposal page.

What's covered

What sailboat disposal covers in Camas

Sailboat disposal in Camas means we handle the full breakdown of your vessel from the moment we arrive. The mast comes down and standing rigging is cut away or salvaged. We pull the keel at our yard and credit its scrap value against your cost. Usable sails, winches, and hardware get spoken for before the fiberglass hull is cut and routed to the processor. Whether your boat sits in a driveway, storage lot, or boatyard, we manage the haul-out and any marina conversation you need. The process 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 Camas 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 Camas. 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 Camas

    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 Washington sailboat disposal pricing section.

Common questions about Camas sailboat disposal

How much does it cost to get rid of a sailboat in Camas?
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 Camas?
Missing paperwork does not stop the pickup. What Washington requires for the paperwork side lives on the Washington 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 Camas

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

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