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Boat Removal in Florida

Fishing boats to cabin cruisers, from driveway, dock, or yard.

Boat Removal across Florida: fishing boats to cabin cruisers, from driveway, dock, or yard. Lucky Hauling covers South Florida, the Gulf Coast and Central Florida and beyond with the rig the job needs and a free on-site estimate. Searching "boat removal near me" brought you to the right place.

More boats than anywhere, more storms than anywhere, and more reasons to call. Florida is where our marine work lives: sunken boat recovery, refloating, derelict vessel removal, and the pool, RV, and cleanout work that comes with every season.

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Boat Removal in Florida: where we work and what we see

We serve 333 cities and towns in Florida, from Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa to the small towns in between, across South Florida, the Gulf Coast, Central Florida, the First Coast, the Panhandle, the Treasure Coast and the Space Coast.

Boats in Florida live on the Atlantic Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay and Biscayne Bay. Titling runs through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, with derelict vessels enforced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and we handle the paperwork for titled, untitled, and abandoned vessels.

Hurricane season turns marinas into salvage yards, and every storm brings a wave of boat removals, refloating, and flooded property cleanouts.

What we handle

Boat Removal in Florida: what we take

Boat removal in Florida covers more than most people expect. If it is on this list, we have done it, and if it is not, ask anyway.

  1. 01

    Fishing, pontoon, and ski boats

    Aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, pontoons, ski boats, and bowriders of every age.

  2. 02

    Cabin cruisers and sailboats

    Cabin cruisers and sailboats up to the size our heavy trailers are rated for, mast down and keel handled.

  3. 03

    Storm-damaged and derelict vessels

    Hurricane and flood damage, hull breaches, and boats that have been sinking slowly for years.

  4. 04

    Marina, dock, and dry-storage pickups

    Slip, mooring, and dry-rack pickups coordinated with marina management.

  5. 05

    Boat trailers with or without the boat

    Trailers with or without a boat on them, including rusted-out frames.

  6. 06

    Insurance claim removals

    Adjuster-ready removal with photos and documentation for the claim.

How it works

How boat removal works in Florida

From "can you take this?" to "it's gone" is usually one visit. This is the order it happens in.

  1. 01

    Photos and details

    Length, hull type, trailer or not, and where it sits. From that we choose the trailer.

  2. 02

    Paperwork

    We confirm what your state needs for a titled, untitled, or abandoned vessel and send you the form before pickup.

  3. 03

    Extraction

    Hitch and tow, winch onto our trailer, pull at the nearest ramp, or lift at the dock. Docks, lawns, and driveways are protected.

  4. 04

    Salvage and disposal

    Motors and metal recovered, fluids drained properly, hull broken down and disposed of at a licensed facility.

Why now

Why Florida stops putting it off

Nobody schedules boat removal for fun. These are the reasons Florida homeowners finally pick up the phone.

  • Marinas and municipalities fine for derelict vessels, and the fines compound.
  • A boat left in the water is one storm away from becoming a sunken boat recovery.
  • Every season outside, the hull soaks up more water and gets heavier to move.
  • Hurricane season turns marinas into salvage yards, and every storm brings a wave of boat removals, refloating, and flooded property cleanouts.

From the truck

Boat removal jobs, as we found them.

  • Cabin cruiser strapped onto a heavy-duty trailer on a gravel road under an overcast skyCabin cruiser loaded and leaving
  • Large commercial fishing boat named Grace on a trailer beside palm treesA 40-footer on the trailer
  • Cabin cruiser on a tandem-axle trailer parked in a residential drivewayDriveway pickup, trailer included
  • Wellcraft powerboat on a trailer ready for transportWellcraft, ready to roll
  • Large motor yacht tied up in a marina slipMarina slip pickup
  • Boat chained down on a flatbed trailer with palm trees behindFlatbed haul-out

Straight talk

What boat removal does not include

A few things we will tell you up front, because you would rather hear them now than on the day.

  • Truly free boat removal only happens when salvage value covers the whole job, which is rare. We quote honestly and tell you when it applies.
  • Fuel, oil, and batteries must be dealt with properly, and we handle that as part of the job rather than dumping them.

Coverage

Boat Removal across Florida's regions

Florida is not one market. Each region has its own access issues, disposal facilities, and seasonal rhythm.

  • South Florida, around Miami: boat pickups on Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Coast, the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Okeechobee and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.
  • The Gulf Coast, around Tampa: boat pickups on Tampa Bay, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.
  • Central Florida, around Orlando: boat pickups on Lake Tohopekaliga, the Harris Chain of Lakes, the St. Johns River and Lake Apopka and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.
  • The First Coast, around Jacksonville: boat pickups on the St. Johns River, the Atlantic Coast and the Intracoastal Waterway and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.
  • The Panhandle, around Pensacola: boat pickups on Pensacola Bay, Choctawhatchee Bay, St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.
  • The Treasure Coast, around Port St. Lucie: boat pickups on the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic Coast and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.
  • The Space Coast, around Melbourne: boat pickups on the Indian River Lagoon, the Banana River and the Atlantic Coast and the marinas, ramps, and storage yards that serve them.

Sound familiar?

Common boat removal situations in Florida

If one of these sounds like your Florida situation, you are in the right place. If it does not, we still want to hear about it.

  1. 01

    The driveway boat

    It came with a plan to fix it up. That was six years ago. The neighbors have stopped asking.

  2. 02

    The marina's ultimatum

    The slip is due, the boat does not run, and the dockmaster wants it out by the end of the month.

  3. 03

    Inherited with no title

    A relative's boat in a storage yard, paperwork missing, storage fees running.

  4. 04

    Storm-damaged and done

    The insurance check came, the hull is not worth fixing, and it needs to leave the yard.

Cities

Boat Removal by city in Florida

Every city below has its own boat removal page with local rules, disposal notes, and nearby coverage. Major metros first.

Questions

Boat Removal in Florida: your questions

Can you remove a boat without a title?

In most cases yes. Each state has its own process for untitled or abandoned vessels and we tell you what to sign.

The boat is still in the water. Is that a problem?

No. We pull it at the nearest ramp or lift it at the dock, depending on access.

What if it is partially sunk?

That is our sunken boat recovery service. Same job, added pumps and floats.

What happens to the boat?

Motors, metal, and reusable hardware are salvaged. The hull is broken down and disposed of at a licensed facility.

Do you offer same-day boat removal in Florida?

Often, yes. Call early in the day for the best chance at a same-day window, and ask for the first open window if today is full. Next-day is almost always available.

Are you licensed and insured for boat removal in Florida?

Yes. Lucky Hauling carries general liability and auto coverage for every job in Florida. Ask the office for a certificate of insurance and we will email it before the crew arrives.

Which areas near Florida do you cover?

All of the Florida area, including Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa and Orlando. If you are outside that, we still probably cover you; check the Florida page for the full city list.

How do I set up boat removal in Florida?

Photos are fastest. Tell us what it is, where it sits, and how soon you need it gone, and we schedule the on-site estimate.

Do I need to be home for boat removal in Florida?

Not necessarily. Many Florida customers meet us at the start and leave, or approve by text from photos the crew sends. Someone does need to say yes before anything is loaded.

What should I do before the crew gets to Florida?

Very little. Decide what stays, point it out or tape it, and clear a path if it is easy. Pull personal items and any fuel cans off the boat. The crew does the rest.

Can you get it out of a tight spot in Florida?

Usually. Boats boxed in by fences, docks, or other boats are winched or lifted rather than dragged. Send a photo of the access and we plan it before the day.

What if the weather is bad on the day?

Rain does not stop most jobs. Lightning, ice, and high wind do, especially for boat lifts and tow work. If we have to move your window we tell you as early as we can and reschedule at no charge.

I do not have the title for the boat. Can you still remove it in Florida?

In most cases, yes. Boat titling in Florida runs through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, with derelict vessels enforced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and there is a release or abandoned-vessel process for boats without paperwork. We tell you exactly which form to sign before pickup day.

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