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AAA Boat Salvage / Lee County, Southwest Florida

Boat removal in
Sanibel.

Removal, disposal and recovery for boats on land or in the water. For a boat at a private dock, on a waterfront property or stranded along the shore, we assess its condition and plan the access needed for the work.

Request an estimate Call 888-702-5785

Removal and disposal are paid services.

Crew and excavator beside a boat hull on a sandy shoreline — Dock. Property. Shoreline.A removal plan starts with the site.

Sanibel, FLPart of our Lee County service area

Land & waterProperties, docks and shorelines

Removal & recoveryEquipment matched to the situation

Individual estimatesDiscuss the scope before scheduling

01 / How we can help

One boat.
A considered approach.

A boat in a yard needs a different approach from a submerged vessel. We assess the condition, location and handling requirements before planning the work.

Boat removal

A boat on a property, at a dock or along a shoreline needs a practical removal plan. Share its condition and the available access.

Explore boat removal

Boat disposal

Discuss removal and disposal for a deteriorated or damaged vessel. Boat size, materials and handling requirements shape the estimate.

Explore boat disposal

Sunken boat recovery

A partially or fully submerged boat requires an assessment of depth, position, access and recovery equipment.

Explore sunken boat recovery

Storm-damaged vessels

Report a displaced or damaged boat and its surroundings. We assess the site before coordinating the recovery and removal work.

Explore storm-damaged vessels

02 / Planning for an island site

The boat matters.
So does the way in.

For a Sanibel waterfront job, a street address is only the starting point. Show us how the boat sits in relation to the dock, seawall, shoreline and the route equipment would need to take.

Include gate widths, nearby structures and vegetation, and whether a property manager controls access. For a vessel in the water, share its position and any known depth information. We review site permissions and working conditions before arranging equipment.

Share the vessel location

03 / The process

From the first photo
to the removal plan.

Start with the short form. We’ll discuss the boat, the site and what the work requires.

Request an assessment

Share the details
Send the location, approximate length and a photo. Tell us whether the boat is on land, afloat or submerged.
Review access & the estimate
We discuss equipment needs, site restrictions and the proposed scope. Ownership and required permissions are confirmed before scheduling.
Coordinate the work
Once the scope is agreed, we coordinate timing around equipment availability, weather and site conditions.

04 / Sanibel & Lee County

Start with your site.
We’ll review the details.

Boat owners, marinas, property managers and authorized representatives can contact us about a removal or recovery in Sanibel.

Explore our Lee County service area

Private docks & waterfront lots

Send photos of the boat, mooring or dock, and the surrounding work area.

Boats on land

Tell us whether the boat has a trailer and describe the route from the road.

Storm-related & insurance work

We can discuss physical recovery and removal. Your insurer determines claim coverage.

Insurance recovery support

05 / From the company portfolio

See the work.
Understand the scope.

Examples from the AAA Boat Salvage company portfolio, showing the equipment and handling involved in disposal and shoreline removal.

Boat at a disposal site beside a wheel loader — Boat disposalHandling planned around the vessel and site.

Damaged sailboat resting on a sandy beach — A stranded vesselPosition and site access guide the recovery plan.

View the project portfolio

06 / Common questions

Before you arrange
boat removal.

Do you assess boat removal throughout Sanibel?

Yes. Share the exact property, dock or shoreline location so we can assess the vessel and confirm access and availability. Sanibel is part of our Lee County service area.

Can you recover a boat near a dock or shoreline?

We assess afloat, partially submerged and stranded vessels. Send photos showing the boat and surrounding access. Water depth, vessel stability, nearby structures and available equipment space help determine the recovery approach.

Can you remove a boat from a yard or private property?

Yes, we assess land-based removal. Include the boat’s approximate length, whether it is on a trailer, gate width and the condition of the route between the road and the vessel.

What if the boat’s owner is unknown?

Tell us what you know about the vessel and your connection to the property. Ownership and the required authorization must be resolved before removal is scheduled. Suspected abandoned vessels should be reported to the relevant law-enforcement agency.

How much does removal cost?

Removal and disposal are paid services. The estimate depends on the boat’s size, condition, location, access and equipment requirements. Photos help us understand the scope before discussing an estimate.

What should I include in the short form?

Provide your contact details, the boat’s location and approximate length, and a photo. When we follow up, we can discuss its condition, site access, ownership and the work you need.

Can you help with an insurance-related recovery?

Contact us to discuss the physical recovery and removal work and any documentation needed 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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