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

Home/Blog

Expert Knowledge From the Water

Florida Marine Salvage Blog

Guides, how-tos, legal info, and local resources for boat owners across Florida, and now Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina, written from decades of hands-on marine experience.

πŸ“š 13 Articles πŸ—ΊοΈ Florida-Focused βš–οΈ Legal Guides πŸŒ€ Hurricane Resources
Start Here

Most Important Articles: Read These First

If you're dealing with a boat emergency right now, these three guides have the answers you need immediately.

Have a Boat Problem Right Now? Call Kenneth.

Don't wait. Every hour a sunken or storm-damaged boat sits in the water increases the damage. Get a free quote today.

All Articles

Browse by Category

What to Do When Your Boat Sinks in Florida
Emergency Guide May 28, 2025 Β· 7 min read

What to Do When Your Boat Sinks in Florida

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.

Sunken BoatEmergencyFlorida
Read Full Article β†’
How to Legally Remove an Abandoned Boat in Florida
Legal Guide May 20, 2025 Β· 9 min read

How to Legally Remove an Abandoned Boat in Florida

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. Here's the process.

Abandoned BoatFlorida LawDerelict Vessel
Read Full Article β†’
Hurricane Boat Damage in Florida: What To Do First
Hurricane Guide May 14, 2025 Β· 8 min read

Hurricane Boat Damage in Florida: What To Do First

Post-storm checklist for Florida boat owners

The storm has passed. Your boat is damaged, displaced, or destroyed. Here's the order of operations.

HurricaneStorm DamageInsurance
Read Full Article β†’
How to Get Rid of a Boat in Florida
How-To May 7, 2025 Β· 10 min read

How to Get Rid of a Boat in Florida (All Your Options)

From selling to eco-disposal, what actually works

Can't sell it. Can't donate it. Can't leave it. Every legitimate option for getting rid of an unwanted boat.

Boat DisposalJunk BoatFlorida
Read Full Article β†’
Marine Salvage & Insurance Claims in Florida: A Complete Guide
Insurance Guide April 30, 2025 Β· 11 min read

Marine Salvage & Insurance Claims in Florida: A Complete Guide

How to document, file, and support 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.

InsuranceMarine ClaimsDocumentation
Read Full Article β†’
Overland Boat Transport in Florida: What You Need to Know
How-To April 23, 2025 Β· 7 min read

Overland Boat Transport in Florida: What You Need to Know

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 it works.

Boat TransportOverlandFlorida
Read Full Article β†’
Florida Derelict Vessel Fines: How Much Can You Actually Be Charged?
Legal Guide April 16, 2025 Β· 6 min read

Florida Derelict Vessel Fines: How Much Can You Actually Be Charged?

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.

Florida LawFinesMarina
Read Full Article β†’
Canal Boat Removal in Cape Coral: Everything You Need to Know
Local Guide April 9, 2025 Β· 8 min read

Canal Boat Removal in Cape Coral: Everything You Need to Know

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, which creates unique challenges for boat removal.

Cape CoralCanalLocal Guide
Coming Soon
Why a Sunken Boat Is an Environmental Emergency in Florida
Environment April 2, 2025 Β· 7 min read

Why a Sunken Boat Is an Environmental Emergency in Florida

Fuel, oil, and fiberglass contamination in Florida waterways

A sunken boat doesn't just block your canal. It can leak fuel, oil, and fiberglass into the water.

EnvironmentSunken BoatFlorida Waterways
Coming Soon
Hurricane Ian Boat Removal in Lee County: What Owners Should Know
Hurricane Guide March 26, 2025 Β· 9 min read

Hurricane Ian Boat Removal in Lee County: What Owners Should Know

Resources, process, and what to expect years after the storm

Hurricane Ian's impact on Lee County was catastrophic for the boating community. Here's where things stand.

Hurricane IanLee CountyFort Myers
Read Full Article β†’
How Much Does Boat Removal Cost in Florida?
Pricing Guide March 19, 2025 Β· 8 min read

How Much Does Boat Removal Cost in Florida?

Honest pricing breakdown for every type of marine removal job

What does boat removal actually cost in Florida? The honest answer depends on a few key factors.

PricingCostFlorida
Read Full Article β†’
Boat Salvage in the Florida Keys: What Makes It Different
Local Guide March 12, 2025 Β· 10 min read

Boat Salvage in the Florida Keys: What Makes It Different

Coral reefs, NOAA regulations, and remote access challenges

Marine salvage in the Florida Keys isn't like anywhere else. Coral reef proximity and sanctuary rules change everything.

Florida KeysMonroe CountyMarine Salvage
Coming Soon
FWC Derelict Vessel Guidelines Explained
Legal Guide June 4, 2026 Β· 7 min read

FWC Derelict Vessel Guidelines Explained

What Florida boat owners need to know about FWC's derelict vessel rules

What actually makes a boat "derelict" in Florida, how to report one to FWC, and what your options are if there's one on your property.

FWCDerelict VesselFlorida Law
Read Full Article β†’
About the Author

Written by Kenneth Farmer

Kenneth Farmer, Owner and Operator of AAA Boat Salvage Inc.
Kenneth Farmer
Owner & Operator, AAA Boat Salvage Inc.

Kenneth is a Florida native with a family marine legacy dating back to 1847. He learned to shrimp alongside his grandfather as a child and has spent a lifetime on Florida's waters. Read his full story β†’

Florida Native Commercial Fisherman Boat Builder Marine Salvage Expert
Browse by Topic

All Topics & Tags

Need Help Now?

Skip the Reading. Call Kenneth Directly.

Free quote. No obligation. Statewide Florida coverage, plus Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina & South Carolina.

Prefer an alternate line? Call (352) 208-7909  |  Email farmer@aaaboatsalvage.com