We DO NOT operate a boat salvage yard, sell used boat parts, or engage in retail boat sales

AAA Boat Salvage / Upstate South Carolina

Boat removal in
Anderson County.

Removal, disposal and recovery for boats on land or in the water. Tell us about your vessel, its location and the access available so we can assess the work and confirm availability.

Request an estimate ↗Call 888-702-5785

Removal and disposal are paid services.

Motor vessel on a wooded waterway with a line attached — Property. Dock. Shoreline.A removal plan starts with the site.

Anderson County, SCCounty-wide inquiries welcome

Land & water locationsAccess assessed for each vessel

Individual estimatesScope confirmed before scheduling

01 / How we can help

A practical plan
for your boat.

A boat on a trailer presents different requirements from one submerged beside a dock. We assess the vessel and surroundings before discussing the next step.

Boat removal

A vessel left on property or at a dock needs a plan based on its condition and the available access.

Boat disposal

Discuss removal and disposal for a deteriorated or damaged boat. Size, materials and handling requirements shape the estimate.

Sunken boat recovery

A submerged vessel requires an assessment of its position, depth, stability and equipment needs.

Storm-damaged vessels

Send photographs of the boat and the surrounding site so we can assess recovery and removal options.

02 / Local access

Lake Hartwell.
The exact site matters.

Lake Hartwell is a key local waterway for Anderson County. For a lakefront vessel, send a map pin and photographs showing its position relative to the bank, dock and route from the road.

Include the marina or property contact, nearby structures and any known water-depth information. A public ramp nearby does not automatically provide equipment access or permission for removal work.

Share your boat’s location ↗

03 / How it works

From the first details
to the agreed work.

We confirm the situation, scope and access before arranging equipment.

Send the boat details
Start with the location, approximate length and a photo. Tell us whether it is on land, afloat or submerged.
Review the assessment
We discuss equipment needs, the proposed work and estimate, plus ownership and site authorization.
Coordinate timing
Scheduling depends on the agreed scope, equipment availability, weather, water conditions and permissions.

04 / County coverage

Anderson and
surrounding properties.

Owners, property managers, marinas and authorized representatives can contact us about a vessel in Anderson County.

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Private property

Describe gates, soft ground, trailer condition and space for equipment.

Marinas & lakefront docks

Include the slip or dock location, site contact and photographs of the approach.

Recovery & claim inquiries

Share the vessel’s current position, condition and the work you need assessed.

05 / Company portfolio

Different sites.
Different requirements.

Examples from the AAA Boat Salvage portfolio showing vessel handling and removal work.

Boat beside a wheel loader at a disposal site — Boat disposalHandling matched to the vessel and site.

Crew and excavator beside a boat hull on a sandy beach — Shoreline workEquipment coordinated around available access.

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06 / Common questions

Before you arrange
boat removal.

Do you assess jobs across Anderson County?

Contact us about a boat in Anderson or elsewhere in the county. Share the exact location so we can confirm access, equipment needs and availability for your job.

Can you assess a boat at Lake Hartwell?

Yes. Send the property or marina address, a map pin and photos showing the boat and shoreline. The exact site, water conditions and required permissions determine the removal approach.

Can you remove a boat from private property?

We assess boats stored on land, including those with damaged or missing trailers. Describe the route from the road, gate widths, ground conditions and available working space.

What if I do not know who owns the boat?

Tell us what you know about the vessel and your connection to the property. Ownership and the authorization required for removal must be resolved before work is scheduled.

How is the estimate determined?

Removal and disposal are paid services. Boat size, condition, location, access and equipment requirements determine the scope and estimate.

Can you discuss insurance-related recovery?

Yes. Contact us about the physical recovery and removal work and any documentation requested for your claim. Your insurer determines coverage and claim approval.

Customer reviews

What our customers say.

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   Dixie Vapor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kenneth was awesome. Took care of retrieving and disposing of boat fast and thorough. I highly recommend this company.
  
 
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   Emma Cummings 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and helpful. Great communication and made the entire process as easy as possible.
  
 
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   Donald Johnson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AAA Boat Salvage had an amazingly quick response time. They arrived and professionally took care of business. Very happy.
  
 
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   Cameron McKenna 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Farmer is knowledgeable and punctual in salvage operations. What was a disastrous headache for me became a quick and easy fix and grateful. He definitely went above and beyond expectations.
  
 
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   Steve Van kuyk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a good job. Quick and efficient. Reasonable prices.
  
 
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   David Warren 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kenneth was prompt, fast, efficient and personable throughout the whole process of deciding on a salvager to getting our boat safely hauled away. Hi It was obvious he's been doing this a while.  Helper Don was friendly and funny throughout.  Thanks guys for making a difficult task seem easy.  David
  
 
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   Cole Koenig 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had to get a boat removed from a vacant lot and they exceeded our expectations for a fair price. Would highly recommend using their services!
  
 
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   Samantha Bowen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the unfortunate pleasure of dealing with the owner Kenneth today. Unfortunate because my in laws got stranded but a pleasure because Kenneth was absolutely amazing. My in laws were 3 hrs from home when they got stranded on the river and the loving children we are were scrambling first thing Saturday morning to find them help. Kenneth was quick and on top of getting their location to get them help. Being that they've been stuck there since last night Mr Kenneth was also quick to ask if they had food and water and needed any supplies. When things where then sorted out and a different company was on the way Mr Kenneth understood and was still very worried about my inlaws getting proper supplies and help. Though we didn't get to use his service I 10/10 recommend due to customer service.
  
 
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   Sharon Milligan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lesson number 1: Don’t ever put anything in your name for a family member. For 3.5yrs I have stared at an old boat in the yard that said family member finally gave away for free. Sounds great, right? Not when you are sitting at work and see on your cameras that said boat has suddenly reappeared in your front yard. Family member back in their home state, boat now in my front yard…panic attack. Several in fact. The boat was no longer in any kind of donation condition and this isn’t as easy to get rid of as a car or motorcycle which have junk yards. After panic searching and secretly crying in the bathroom at work (several times), I came across AAA Boat Salvage. I reached out for a quote and Kenneth got back to me super fast. He searched my address and let me know he could remove it the next day. He told me what to expect, they sent over paperwork for me to sign, and we confirmed an ETA for the next day. Kenneth kept me posted as he was coming from 2hrs away and I was able to coordinate with work to be home to meet him. He quickly connected the boat, was very professional and while he was prepping for safe transport he had me connect with the office for payment of removal services and my final copies of the necessary documents releasing me from ownership and liability of the boat. I feel much better knowing they will properly strip down the boat and dispose of it correctly and in accordance with environmental laws. It is painful to have to pay to dispose of a old vessel that was never meant to be my problem, but giving away something for free doesn’t mean someone will responsibly remove you from ownership and liability (or won’t dump it back in your yard at a future date like me). The nightmares of this eyesore are over, and Kenneth and the office team kept me sane and made this so easy for me .I am more than happy to recommend them!
  
 
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   Carmen Santana 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice guy straight forward.  Job well done. On time no issues
  
 
  
  
 
 
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