If you have a damaged, abandoned, or derelict vessel taking up valuable space or creating an environmental hazard, AAA Boat Salvage is your professional solution. We specialize in heavy-duty boat removal across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Keys, and all of South Florida.
PLEASE NOTE: We are a specialized marine contractor. We provide paid removal services only. We DO NOT buy boats, we DO NOT offer free scrap haul-aways, and we DO NOT sell used boat parts.
Whether your boat is taking up space, sinking, or simply no longer in use, we’ll remove it quickly and legally — with zero hassle to you.
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We handle the heavy lifting, environmental compliance, and legal disposal of:
Derelict & Abandoned Vessels: Boats left on your property, marina, or dock.
Sunken & Submerged Boats: Refloating and extracting boats from canals or offshore.
Storm-Damaged Hulls: Hurricane recovery and wrecked fiberglass disposal.
Junk Sailboats & Motorboats: Rotting wooden vessels or stripped hulls.
We operate with full insurance and all necessary permits, ensuring legal and professional service every time.
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Our crew has years of hands-on experience in boat removal, transport, and salvage operations.
Our processes prioritize sustainability – we recycle boats and components.
We understand that dealing with an unwanted boat can be costly, but we believe responsible disposal shouldn’t break the bank
I’m Kenneth Farmer, the driving force behind our esteemed marine salvage and boat services. As a Florida native with a deep-rooted history in commercial fishing and boat salvage dating back to 1847, this business is more than just a livelihood—it’s a passion. My life on the water allows me to help others and experience unique moments that few ever will.
My journey began as a child on the shrimp boat “Miss Jackie”, with my grandfather, where I started heading shrimp. As I grew older, I expanded into mullet fishing, stone crabbing, and blue crabbing, all while learning the intricacies of boat maintenance, initially with wooden vessels and later with fiberglass.
In my 30s, I honed my boat-building skills, working alongside Andy Grant at the Crusader shop. This hands-on experience, combined with my Florida upbringing, has given me an intimate knowledge of these waters, allowing me to provide expert services confidently throughout the state.
Beyond boats and salvage, my focus is on building trust and strong relationships within our community. I value the personal touch—a handshake, a direct approach—treating every client as a valued neighbor and every job as a commitment to the enduring values of our family legacy.
Posted on Donald JohnsonTrustindex 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.Posted on Cameron McKennaTrustindex 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.Posted on Steve Van kuykTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a good job. Quick and efficient. Reasonable prices.Posted on David WarrenTrustindex 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. DavidPosted on Cole KoenigTrustindex 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!Posted on Samantha BowenTrustindex 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.Posted on Sharon MilliganTrustindex 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!Posted on Carmen SantanaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice guy straight forward. Job well done. On time no issuesPosted on 1 Corinthians 13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm grateful for their services; AAA Boat Salvage is the one to call. Thanks a millionPosted on reanna bourqueTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best experience EVER! I never thought I’d be gloating so boldly about losing our sailboat, but these guys made it happen so smoothly. I posted another quote on yelp because I think they’re just so great. Get this, I decided to call them at 9:00 PM and they picked up!! Not only did they pick up my phone call at all, but they were kind and professional, annnnnnnd they sent us a quote within the hour. The receptionist was fabulous too! She quickly and professionally helped set us up with a payment plan. I HIGHLY advise using these guys and spreading the word to anyone in need of a boat removalLoad moreVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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