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Guides, how-tos, legal info, and local resources for Florida boat owners — written from decades of hands-on experience by Kenneth Farmer and the AAA Boat Salvage team.
If you're dealing with a boat emergency right now, these three guides have the answers you need immediately.
Emergency Guide
Your boat is taking on water — or it's already gone under. Here's exactly what to do in the first 60 minutes to protect yourself legally, financially, and safely.
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Legal Guide
There's an abandoned boat on your dock, canal, or property. You can't just move it — Florida law is very specific. Here's the right way to handle it without risking fines.
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Hurricane Guide
The storm has passed. Your boat is damaged, displaced, or destroyed. This is the order of operations — safety, documentation, insurance, and removal.
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Emergency Guide
Step-by-step emergency guide for Florida boat owners
Your boat is taking on water — or it's already gone under. Here's exactly what to do in the first 60 minutes to protect yourself legally, financially, and safely.
Legal Guide
Florida derelict vessel law explained for property owners
There's an abandoned boat on your dock, canal, or property. You can't just move it — Florida law is very specific. Here's the right way to handle it without risking fines.
Hurricane Guide
Post-storm checklist for Florida boat owners
The storm has passed. Your boat is damaged, displaced, or destroyed. This is the order of operations — safety, documentation, insurance, and removal.
How-To
From selling to eco-disposal — what actually works
Can't sell it. Can't donate it. Can't leave it. Here's every legitimate option for getting rid of an old, rotten, or unwanted boat in Florida — and what each one actually costs.
How to document, file, and maximize your marine insurance claim
Your boat was damaged in a storm or sunk in an accident. Here's how marine insurance claims work in Florida, what documentation you need, and how a salvage company can help.
How-To
Costs, logistics, and what to expect when moving a boat by land
Moving a boat overland in Florida involves more logistics than most people expect. Here's how to do it safely, legally, and without damaging your vessel.
Legal Guide
What marina owners and waterfront property owners need to know
Florida's derelict vessel laws carry real financial penalties for marina operators and property owners. Here's what the law says and how to protect yourself.
Local Guide
The unique challenges of removing boats from Cape Coral's 400+ mile canal system
Cape Coral has more canals than any city in the world. That creates unique challenges for boat removal — seawall proximity, access bridges, freshwater vs saltwater zones, and HOA rules.
Environment
Fuel, oil, and fiberglass contamination in Florida waterways
A sunken boat doesn't just block your canal — it can leak fuel, oil, and fiberglass contaminants into Florida's protected waterways. Here's why acting fast matters.
Hurricane Guide
Resources, process, and what to expect years after the storm
Hurricane Ian's impact on Lee County was catastrophic for the boating community. If you still have an Ian-damaged vessel on your property or in a waterway, here's what you need to know.
Pricing Guide
Honest pricing breakdown for every type of marine removal job
What does boat removal actually cost in Florida? The honest answer depends on several factors. Here's a realistic breakdown with ballpark ranges for different job types.
Local Guide
Coral reefs, NOAA regulations, and remote access challenges
Marine salvage in the Florida Keys isn't like anywhere else. Coral reef proximity, NOAA sanctuary rules, and remote island access make every job a complex operation.
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