Where to get rid of old worthless boats?

[BigGreenBoat]

Hi yall. This is my first post here. Do yall know of any company that will take or buy old boats. My uncle has a couple of old fiberglass boats that won't sell (really bad condition). We want the trailers, but we don't want a bunch of boats just sitting in the yard rotting. We are in Texas, about a hour from Dallas. Thanks.

 

[Valv]

Re: Where to get rid of old worthless boats?

I take mine to landfill, they charge same as garbage. Pull it with trailer, tie a chain near dumping bunker and drive off. very simple.<br />It averages me between $ 45 and $ 90 depending on boat size.<br /><br />If you need "entertainment" just wait for dozer to drive over it....

 

[David E. Parker]

Re: Where to get rid of old worthless boats?

BigGreen: If they are anything interesting at all, you might try this same post on Fiberglassics.com. If they are worthwhile (unique, rare, etc.) somebody may take it off your hands for free. They may want to see pictures.

 

[Lark40]

Re: Where to get rid of old worthless boats?

I've also seen old fiberglass runabouts sitting in the local County Landfill lots, waiting to be chopped up. Apparently, they're just considered as plastic waste.

 

[JasonJ]

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Call the landfill and see what they say. Our landfill up here will take it for free, but it has to be cut into four pieces.

 

[RIStriperFisherman]

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OH NO!!!!<br /><br />i would hate to see some of them Classic treasures lost.<br /><br />Just like David said.<br /><br /> Http://www.fiberglassics.com Has a GREAT ammount of people who would take them off your hands almost in any condition.<br /><br />Before you call the landfill, or chop them up- Please take the time to post it on that website..<br /><br />I am a Fiberglassic owner and the fact that my boat almost met that same fait is scary (awsome boat) YOU WILL FIND A TAKER!<br /><br />good luck

 

[mattttt25]

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NO LANDFILL!!!<br /><br />there are many charity groups that will take what you don't want. they either fix them up, strip for parts, or trash for you. around here, most go to the spca. and you get the TAX BREAK based on model/year, not condition.

 

[JB]

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Hi, BGB.<br /><br />Just exactly where are you? I am an hour and a half from Dallas, but maybe the wrong direction.<br /><br />I would like to know exactly what you have and where it is.<br /><br />We may have a win-win situation here.<br /><br />Email me details.

 

[BigGreenBoat]

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Wow, I didn't expect this many responces this quick! Thanks guys. The boats aren't actually mine, there my uncle's. He lives in Fannin County. I'm not sure the what exact brand of boats they are, but I do know they are around 17' long, are made for outboards, and are V-hulls. JB, if you want to know more you can e-mail him at jsweet@texoma.net<br />Thanks Yall

 

[tmcalavy]

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Hey JB,<br />Would you be interested in a Duraglas 14 foot runabout? I'm about to acquire one to get the motor, and it will go to the dump if i can't find a home for it. Let me know.<br />t-mcalavy@tamu.edu<br />I can send pix if you want.<br />TWM