On private property or in a storage yard
Tell us whether the boat rests on the ground or a trailer, whether the trailer can move, and the gate width or other access restrictions. Include any known owner or representative.
AAA Boat Salvage / Removal & Paid Disposal
Abandoned Boat Removal in Florida
Paid removal and disposal · Serving all of Florida
A boat left on your property, at a marina or along a shoreline? Speak directly with the owner about paid removal, derelict vessel recovery and disposal.
Tell us the boat’s location, condition and what you know about ownership. We assess the physical work for owners and authorized representatives.
Removal and disposal are paid services. Authorization, scope and availability must be confirmed before scheduling. Urgent requests are accepted 24/7; a request does not confirm dispatch.
Request a Boat Removal Estimate
Tell us where the boat is, its condition and your relationship to the vessel or property.
Form not displaying? Open the estimate page or call 888-702-5785.
Where has the boat been left?
At a marina, private dock or seawall
Provide the slip or dock location, the vessel’s condition and the facility contact. Explain any restrictions affecting equipment, working space or neighboring boats.
In a canal or partly submerged
Share the latest confirmed position and photographs from an accessible location. Water depth, nearby structures and the amount of hull visible help define the assessment.
Along a shoreline after displacement
Describe where the boat now rests and who controls access. Include nearby buildings, vegetation or obstacles and any agency already handling the vessel.
Examples of our removal and disposal work
Photographs from AAA Boat Salvage’s work across Florida. They illustrate vessel conditions and work stages; they are not presented as jobs completed in this specific location.
A practical path from assessment to removal
1. Describe the vessel and site
Send the current location, approximate length, condition and photos. Tell us whether you own the boat or are acting for an owner, property or facility.
2. Define the removal scope
We review access and equipment needs. Confirm whether the request includes recovery from the water, removal from the site and paid disposal.
3. Confirm authorization and timing
Review the estimate and required permissions. Identify the site contact, access arrangements and any restrictions before scheduling.
4. Complete the agreed work
The work follows the confirmed scope. If you need completion photographs or records for your property or facility, discuss those requirements in advance.
What affects abandoned boat removal cost?
There is no single price for every abandoned or deteriorated vessel. An accessible hull on land and a submerged boat beneath a damaged dock involve different work.
Vessel size and condition
Length, hull condition, loose vessel material and whether the boat is afloat, grounded or submerged affect the work required.
Working space and access
Gates, ground conditions, dock access, water depth and surrounding structures shape the equipment and approach.
Recovery, removal and disposal
Specify the intended outcome. Ask whether the estimate includes recovery, removal, disposal, associated vessel material and any facility charges.
Ask what is included, what is excluded and what changes would require a revised estimate. A site assessment or additional photographs may be needed before pricing can be confirmed.
For marinas, HOAs and property managers
For several boats, send a vessel-by-vessel inventory rather than a single site photograph. Include each boat’s position, size, condition and known owner or authorized contact.
Identify blocked access, facility operating restrictions and the scope requested for each vessel. Confirm who can approve the work and who is arranging payment. An unpaid slip or storage bill alone should not be treated as your removal authorization.
Own the unwanted boat? Request paid disposal directly.
If the boat is yours and you no longer want it, explain that when you contact us. You can request paid junk boat disposal without describing the vessel as abandoned. Include whether it is on land, afloat or already submerged.
Abandoned boat removal FAQs
Who provides abandoned boat removal in Florida?
AAA Boat Salvage assesses abandoned boat removal, derelict vessel recovery and paid disposal throughout Florida. Call 888-702-5785 or request an estimate with the vessel’s location, condition and known ownership information.
Can I request an estimate before ownership is resolved?
Yes. Share what is known so the physical work can be assessed. An estimate is not permission to remove the vessel; the required authority must be established before work is scheduled.
Can you remove a boat left by a former tenant?
Request an assessment with the property location, boat condition and available access. Explain what is known about the owner and any existing authorization. If your authority is unclear, resolve it before arranging removal.
What if I do not have the boat’s title?
Explain whether you own the vessel, represent the owner or found a boat belonging to someone else. We do not promise removal without the required authority. Missing paperwork and unknown ownership need to be addressed for the particular situation.
Can you recover an abandoned boat that has sunk?
You can request an assessment for recovery and removal of a submerged vessel. Supply the current location, visible condition, water depth if known and authorization information. Recovery and disposal can be scoped together when appropriate.
Can you remove a boat without a working trailer?
Tell us whether the boat is on the ground, on a damaged trailer or in the water. A working trailer is not assumed when reviewing the request; access and vessel condition determine the proposed approach.
Is disposal included in the removal price?
Only when included in the agreed scope. State whether you want removal with paid disposal, and ask which vessel material, equipment and facility costs are included.
Can a marina request removal of several unclaimed boats?
Yes. Send an inventory with a separate condition, location and authorization status for each vessel. The assessment determines whether the work can be grouped or requires separate visits.
How soon can abandoned boat removal be scheduled?
Timing depends on authorization, access, assessment needs, weather and available equipment. Call about a sinking or shifting vessel so the current situation can be discussed. An online request does not confirm dispatch.
Do you serve inland Florida as well as coastal locations?
Yes. We serve the entire state of Florida, including inland properties, lakes, rivers, coastal marinas and the Keys. Provide the exact location for an access and availability assessment.
Which services does AAA Boat Salvage not offer?
We do not offer boat transport or towing, buy or sell boats, or buy or sell boat parts. Contact us for paid boat removal, marine salvage, boat recovery and disposal.
Statewide removal requests
We serve the entire state of Florida. Contact us about vessels on private land, in storage areas, at waterfront facilities or along inland and coastal waterways.
Removal from a marina or private property
For a vessel at a marina, provide the slip number and marina contact. For a boat ashore, describe its supports, trailer condition and the entrance route. Identify all vessel items requested for paid disposal, and confirm who can authorize access and removal.
Before you arrange boat recovery or removal
An unwanted vessel on property you manage
Explain your relationship to the vessel and who can authorize the work. A vessel appearing abandoned does not establish your right to dispose of it. Confirm the necessary authorization before arranging removal, and describe separately any detached material you want included.
Can a property manager request vessel removal?
Yes, a property manager can discuss a removal request. Explain who owns the vessel, who controls site access and what authorization is available. Scheduling must follow confirmation of the authority and scope required for the job.
Boat removal services across Florida
AAA Boat Salvage provides paid removal, marine salvage, recovery and disposal. For an urgent vessel situation, call 888-702-5785. We serve the entire state of Florida.
Start with the boat’s location and condition
Share recent photos, the approximate length and what you know about ownership. We will discuss the physical work, access and next steps for an estimate.