Rhode Island’s Trusted Boat Removal & Disposal Company
Getting rid of an old, damaged, abandoned, or unwanted boat is rarely as simple as calling a standard towing company. The vessel may no longer have a usable trailer, the hull may be deteriorated, access may be limited, or the boat may have been sitting untouched for years.
Rapid Junk Removal RI provides full-service boat removal and disposal throughout Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Our dedicated boat-removal division has completed hundreds of removals involving boats of nearly every size, type, and condition.
We handle the entire project from the initial assessment through removal, hauling, property cleanup, and final disposal. With flatbed trucks, hydraulic boat trailers, heavy-duty trailers, dumpsters, towing partners, and other specialized equipment available, we can build the removal plan around the boat and its location.
For additional information about our Rhode Island boat-removal services, project examples, and free quotes, visit BoatRemovalRI.com.
Complete Boat Removal From Start to Finish
Boat removal often requires more planning than an ordinary junk pickup. The size and condition of the vessel, whether it has a trailer, the surrounding access, and the distance between the boat and the road all affect how the project should be handled.
Our full-service boat removal may include:
- Review of the boat, property, and available access
- Removal of boats with or without usable trailers
- Loading, lifting, hauling, or towing coordination
- Hydraulic trailer and flatbed transport options
- Removal from homes, marinas, storage yards, and commercial properties
- Removal of deteriorated, damaged, or partially dismantled vessels
- Removal of the boat trailer when requested
- Removal of approved loose debris and boat-related materials
- Basic cleanup of the immediate removal area
- Complete disposal handling
You do not need to arrange separate companies for loading, transportation, and disposal. Once the scope of the project is confirmed, our team coordinates the steps needed to get the boat off the property.
We Remove Boats of Any Size or Condition
Our team has removed everything from small personal watercraft and project boats to large sailboats, fishing vessels, cabin cruisers, and powerboats. A boat does not need to run, float, or have a working trailer to be considered for removal.
Powerboats and Motorboats
We remove center consoles, bowriders, runabouts, fishing boats, speedboats, cabin cruisers, and other motorboats. The boat may be intact, damaged, stripped for parts, or no longer sitting properly on its trailer.
Sailboats
Sailboat removal may involve additional height, keel, mast, rigging, or access considerations. We have the equipment and transportation network needed to evaluate small sailboats as well as larger vessels.
Let us know whether the mast is stepped or unstepped, whether the boat is currently on stands or a trailer, and how it can be accessed.
Fishing and Commercial Boats
We remove recreational fishing boats, lobster boats, workboats, commercial vessels, and other heavy marine equipment. Larger vessels may require specialized trailers, lifting arrangements, additional equipment, or transportation planning.
Cabin Cruisers and Larger Vessels
Cabin cruisers and larger boats can contain significant weight, interior contents, engines, tanks, and onboard equipment. Current photographs and an accurate boat length help us determine the correct removal plan.
Jet Skis and Personal Watercraft
We remove jet skis, personal watercraft, small tenders, dinghies, and related trailers. These can be picked up individually or included with a larger property, marina, or estate cleanout.
Abandoned and Derelict Boats
Boats that have been sitting for years may be rotted, collapsed, buried in brush, filled with debris, or no longer structurally sound. Some have fallen off trailers or are resting directly on blocks, soil, gravel, or pavement.
These removals require careful evaluation because the boat may not be capable of being moved using ordinary towing methods. Send pictures showing the entire vessel, its condition, and the surrounding property so we can determine the best approach.
Boats With or Without Trailers
A usable trailer can make removal more straightforward, but it is not required. We regularly evaluate boats with missing, damaged, rusted, collapsed, or unusable trailers.
Depending on the project, removal may involve:
- An existing boat trailer
- A hydraulic boat trailer
- A flatbed truck or trailer
- A low-profile or heavy-duty transport trailer
- Commercial towing equipment
- On-site preparation before loading
If the existing trailer is also unwanted, damaged, or no longer roadworthy, it can usually be included in the quote.
Send pictures of the tires, axles, hitch, frame, and how the boat is currently positioned. Do not attempt to tow a severely deteriorated trailer before it has been evaluated.
Boat Removal From Homes and Private Property
Many unwanted boats are located in driveways, side yards, backyards, wooded areas, fields, and behind garages. Some have been left behind by a previous owner or tenant, while others began as repair projects and remained on the property long after the work stopped.
Access is one of the most important parts of planning a residential boat removal. Helpful details include:
- Distance from the boat to the road or driveway
- Width of gates and access lanes
- Nearby trees, fences, buildings, or utility lines
- Soft ground, slopes, mud, or overgrown brush
- Whether the boat is on a trailer, stands, blocks, or the ground
- Whether the trailer can be safely moved
- Approximate boat length and beam
Pictures taken from several angles are usually the fastest way for us to understand the property and determine whether additional equipment may be needed.
Marina, Boatyard, and Storage-Facility Removal
We work with marinas, boatyards, storage facilities, property managers, towing companies, and vessel owners who need boats removed from marine and commercial properties.
For boats currently in the water, the vessel generally needs to be lifted or hauled out at a marina or boatyard before our land-based removal begins. If the boat has not yet been hauled, send us the details and we will review the situation and any available options.
Before scheduling a marina removal, please confirm:
- Whether the boat is in the water or already on land
- Whether marina lifting or hauling has been arranged
- Whether the boat is on stands, blocks, or a trailer
- Marina access and operating hours
- Equipment and loading restrictions
- Whether the mast or rigging has been removed
- Who is authorized to approve the removal
We can coordinate with the vessel owner and marina staff so the boat is ready when our transportation equipment arrives.
Trusted for Complex Boat Removal Projects
Boat removal is a specialized service, and experience matters when a vessel is oversized, damaged, difficult to access, or no longer safe to tow normally.
Rapid Junk Removal RI and our boat-removal division have been trusted for marine-removal work involving Sea Tow, TowBoatUS, Safe Harbor Marinas, local marinas, Rhode Island DEM, the State of Rhode Island, local municipalities, property owners, marine businesses, and other organizations throughout the region.
After hundreds of completed boat removals, our team understands how to plan around vessel size, weight, access, structural condition, transportation requirements, and property deadlines.
Our equipment and towing network may include:
- Hydraulic boat trailers
- Flatbed trucks and trailers
- Heavy-duty transport trailers
- Commercial towing equipment
- Dumpsters and debris-removal equipment
- Excavators and other heavy equipment when required
- Additional towing and marine partners for specialized projects
This equipment gives us the flexibility to evaluate boats that ordinary junk-removal or towing companies may not be prepared to handle.
Our Boat Removal Process
Send the Boat Length, Location, and Current Pictures
Call or text 401-360-5837 or complete our online quote form. For the fastest review, send:
- The approximate boat length
- The complete removal location
- Current pictures from several angles
- Pictures of the trailer, if present
- Pictures showing the access between the boat and the road
- A description of the boat’s condition
- Any deadline or marina scheduling requirements
We Review the Boat and Access
We evaluate the vessel’s size, condition, location, trailer, access, loading requirements, transportation needs, and the additional materials being removed.
Many projects can be estimated from clear photographs. Larger boats, marina removals, severely deteriorated vessels, and difficult-access projects may require additional information or an on-site evaluation.
Receive Clear, Upfront Pricing
Pricing is based on the boat, condition, access, equipment requirements, labor, transportation, and complete scope of work.
The quote should include everything being removed, including the trailer, loose boat parts, covers, stands, blocks, or surrounding debris when applicable. Items that were not shown or described may require an adjustment before removal.
Schedule the Removal
Once the quote is approved, we coordinate the crew, transportation equipment, and removal date. Marina projects may also require scheduling with marina staff or lifting equipment.
We Remove the Boat
Our team prepares the boat for removal, loads or transports the vessel, removes the approved related materials, and performs a basic cleanup of the immediate work area.
Preparing a Boat for Removal
Most customers do not need to dismantle or move the boat themselves. A few details should still be addressed before the scheduled removal.
Please:
- Remove personal belongings and anything you plan to keep
- Provide keys when available
- Identify known fuel, oil, batteries, or onboard liquids
- Tell us about engines, tanks, and heavy onboard equipment
- Unlock gates and arrange access
- Move vehicles and other obstacles from the work area
- Confirm authorization to remove the boat
- Notify the marina or storage facility when required
Known fuel, oil, batteries, or other onboard liquids must be disclosed before scheduling so they can be considered in the removal plan.
If the boat is unsafe to enter or partially collapsed, do not climb inside to remove belongings. Send pictures and tell us about the condition first.
Why Choose Rapid Junk Removal RI?
Removing a boat requires the right combination of equipment, transportation, experience, and planning. Our team handles the entire project rather than leaving the customer to coordinate several different companies.
Customers, marinas, and organizations choose us because we offer:
- Rhode Island’s #1 boat removal and disposal company
- Hundreds of completed boat removals
- Removal of boats of any size or condition
- Service throughout Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts
- A locally owned and fully insured company
- Hydraulic trailers, flatbeds, and heavy-duty transport equipment
- Removal of boats with or without trailers
- Residential, commercial, marina, and municipal service
- Complete removal, hauling, cleanup, and disposal
- Clear communication and upfront pricing
- Experience with difficult access and deteriorated vessels
- More than 175 five-star online reviews
Our goal is to give every customer one dependable point of contact from the first picture through the completed removal.
Boat Removal Throughout Rhode Island
Rapid Junk Removal RI provides boat removal and disposal throughout the entire State of Rhode Island.
Our crews serve Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, East Providence, Johnston, North Providence, Lincoln, Cumberland, Smithfield, Woonsocket, Coventry, West Warwick, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton, Westerly, Jamestown, Barrington, and every surrounding Rhode Island community.
For detailed Rhode Island boat-removal information, visit BoatRemovalRI.com.
Boat Removal in Southern Massachusetts
We also remove boats throughout Southern Massachusetts, including Attleboro, North Attleboro, Seekonk, Rehoboth, Taunton, Dighton, Swansea, Somerset, Fall River, New Bedford, Lakeville, and surrounding communities.
Projects outside our normal service area may still be considered, particularly for larger boats or removals requiring specialized equipment.
For Massachusetts service information and project examples, visit BoatRemovalMA.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size boats can you remove?
We can evaluate boats of any size, from jet skis and dinghies to sailboats, fishing vessels, cabin cruisers, and large powerboats. The equipment and removal plan depend on the vessel’s size, condition, and location.
Can you remove a boat without a trailer?
Yes. We regularly remove boats that do not have trailers or are sitting on unusable trailers. Hydraulic trailers, flatbeds, and other transportation options may be used depending on the project.
Can you remove a boat with a damaged trailer?
Yes. Send pictures showing the trailer frame, axles, wheels, hitch, and how the boat is positioned. The boat and trailer can often be removed together or handled separately.
Can you remove an abandoned or deteriorated boat?
Yes. We specialize in boats that are abandoned, rotted, collapsed, storm damaged, stripped for parts, buried in brush, or no longer capable of being moved normally.
Can you remove a boat from a marina?
Yes. If the vessel is still in the water, it generally needs to be lifted or hauled onto land at the marina before our removal begins. Send the marina information and current boat status so we can review the project.
Can you remove a boat from a backyard?
Yes. We evaluate backyard, side-yard, wooded, and difficult-access removals. Send pictures showing the boat and the entire route to the road.
Do you remove the boat trailer too?
Yes. The trailer can be included when requested. Let us know whether it is usable, damaged, missing wheels, or partially collapsed.
What information is needed for a quote?
Send the approximate boat length, location, current pictures from several angles, trailer information, and pictures of the surrounding access.
How much does boat removal cost?
Pricing depends on the size and condition of the vessel, its location, available access, trailer condition, equipment requirements, transportation, and the complete scope of work.
Do I need to empty the boat first?
Remove personal belongings and anything you plan to keep whenever it is safe to do so. Tell us about any remaining contents, fuel, oil, batteries, liquids, engines, or other onboard materials.
Can you remove more than one boat?
Yes. We can provide removal for multiple boats at homes, marinas, storage facilities, commercial properties, and municipal locations.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Rapid Junk Removal RI and its boat-removal division are locally owned and fully insured.
Request a Free Boat Removal Quote
Whether you have a small project boat, an abandoned sailboat, a damaged fishing vessel, or a large cruiser that needs specialized transportation, Rapid Junk Removal RI is ready to review the project.
Send us the boat length, location, current pictures, trailer information, and access details. We will determine what equipment is needed and provide a quote for the complete removal.
Call or text 401-360-5837 or request your free quote through BoatRemovalRI.com today.
