Sunk beside a dock or marina slip
Give the facility, dock or slip identifier and a site contact. Wide photographs can show nearby boats, pilings and the available working space.
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Sunken Boat Recovery in Florida
Boat sunk, listing or partially submerged? Speak directly with the owner about recovery and the next step.
AAA Boat Salvage provides paid sunken boat recovery, marine salvage and emergency boat removal at marinas, private docks and inland waterways across Florida.
Call with the current location and condition. You do not need every technical detail to start. Timing depends on safe access, weather and available crews; a request does not confirm dispatch.
Request a Boat Recovery Estimate
Tell us the boat’s current location and whether it is fully or partially submerged. For urgent recovery needs, call 888-702-5785.
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Recovery for fully and partially submerged boats
A submerged hull at a marina, a capsized boat and a storm-displaced vessel can require different recovery work. Tell us what remains visible, where the boat rests and whether its position is changing.
Partially submerged or listing
Describe the boat’s current position and what has changed. A boat does not have to be fully underwater before you contact us about a recovery assessment.
Capsized or storm-displaced
Provide the latest confirmed position rather than only the former berth. Explain any visible hull damage and whether separated vessel material is involved.
River, lake or canal recovery
Identify the actual waterbody and vessel position. Include shore-access information; a nearby public launch is a reference point, not confirmed equipment access.
Emergency Marine Salvage & Boat Removal
If a boat is sinking further, shifting or creating an urgent obstruction, call 888-702-5785 with its location and the latest observations. We assess the request and discuss current crew and equipment availability. Response timing must be confirmed for the situation.
Call for Emergency Boat RecoveryExamples of our recovery 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.
Recover the boat, or recover and dispose of it
Make the intended outcome clear at the start. Recovery does not automatically mean disposal, and recovering a boat does not establish whether it can be repaired or used again.
Recovery for further assessment
If you intend to retain the vessel, explain that before the estimate is prepared. Confirm the recovery end point and what should happen next.
Recovery with paid disposal
If the boat is no longer wanted, request recovery and disposal together. Clarify which vessel-related items are included and which tasks are outside the scope.
How a sunken boat recovery request works
1. Share the current situation
Provide the exact position, approximate boat dimensions and recent photographs if available. Explain whether the hull is fully submerged, partly visible or overturned.
2. Review access and assessment needs
We discuss the vessel condition, working area and the contacts who can authorize the work and arrange access. Additional information or a site assessment may be needed.
3. Agree on the scope and estimate
Confirm recovery-only or recovery with disposal, the intended end point, exclusions and any facility arrangements before scheduling.
4. Complete the agreed recovery work
The work follows the agreed scope. Discuss any completion photographs or records you need when arranging the job so expectations are clear.
Useful details for your first call
You do not need to know every technical detail to begin. Tell us what is known and what is uncertain so we can explain what additional assessment is needed.
- Exact boat location: marina, slip, dock, property address or a map pin.
- Boat type and approximate length; include width if known.
- Current condition and how much of the hull is visible.
- Water depth if already known, plus when the boat was last observed.
- Wide photographs of the surrounding area and shore access.
- Owner or authorized representative and the person controlling site access.
- Whether the recovered boat will be retained or disposed of.
What affects sunken boat recovery cost?
There is no single price that fits every submerged boat. The estimate depends on the actual vessel and work site. Recovery, removal and disposal are paid services.
Vessel size and condition
Dimensions, hull damage and how the vessel is positioned help define the assessment and recovery requirements.
Depth, location and access
The current position, available working area and shore or facility access affect how the work can be planned.
The requested end point
Recovery alone and recovery followed by disposal are different scopes. Identify associated vessel material and any completion records requested.
Ask what the estimate includes, what is excluded and which changes would require a revised scope. Confirm facility arrangements separately rather than assuming they are part of the recovery price.
Sunken boat recovery questions
Who provides sunken boat recovery in Florida?
AAA Boat Salvage provides sunken boat recovery, marine salvage and emergency boat removal assessments throughout Florida. Call 888-702-5785 with the vessel’s current location and condition.
Can you recover a boat that is only partially submerged?
Yes, you can request an assessment for a partly submerged or listing vessel. Describe what is visible, its position and any recent changes.
Can you assess a boat sunk at a private dock or marina?
Yes. Give the dock or slip identifier and site contact. Describe surrounding structures, nearby vessels and available shore access.
What if I do not know the water depth?
Say that it is unknown. Share the exact location, approximate vessel dimensions and photographs available so the team can discuss assessment needs.
How quickly can emergency marine salvage be arranged?
Call with the current situation so availability and assessment requirements can be discussed. Timing depends on the vessel, access, conditions and available crew and equipment; an arrival time must be confirmed.
Can you recover the boat without disposing of it?
Yes. State that you intend to retain it for further assessment. Confirm the recovery end point and any later disposal work separately.
Can recovery and paid junk boat disposal be included together?
Yes. Explain that you want the vessel disposed of after recovery. Ask the estimate to identify the included stages and associated vessel items.
Does recovering the boat mean it will run again?
No. Recovery does not establish that a boat is repairable or ready for use. If you plan to keep it, arrange the appropriate condition assessment separately.
Can a marina manager or property manager start the request?
Yes. A manager can provide site information, but identify who is authorized to approve vessel recovery and disposal. Access permission and vessel authorization should both be clear.
What if the boat appears abandoned?
Explain your relationship to the vessel or property and what authorization information is available. Do not assume that an apparently abandoned boat can be disposed of without confirming authority.
Can I request photographs or records of the completed work?
Ask when arranging the job. Confirm the records included in the agreed scope and who should receive them.
Can you coordinate recovery if I am away from Florida?
Yes. We can coordinate with you remotely and a local marina or property contact. Identify who can authorize recovery and disposal, and who can arrange access. Discuss any completion records when agreeing to the work.
Will insurance cover sunken boat recovery?
Coverage and payment depend on your policy and insurer. Share the adjuster contact and requested records when arranging the job, and confirm approval and payment with your insurer.
Do you provide towing, transport or boat purchasing?
No. We do not provide boat towing or transport, buy or sell boats, or buy or sell parts. Our services are paid marine salvage, boat recovery, removal and disposal.
Sunken boat recovery across Florida
We serve the entire state of Florida. Requests can involve coastal waterways, rivers, lakes, canals, marinas and private docks. Give the exact vessel position so access and availability can be assessed for the actual site.
Confirm the marina access plan
Identify the slip and nearby vessels, dock constraints and possible equipment staging space. Coordinate entry with marina management and confirm who is authorized to approve the vessel work. Recovery and disposal are separate scopes unless both are agreed.
Tell us where the boat is
Call with the latest location and condition, or send your details to request an estimate. Let us know whether you need recovery alone or recovery with paid disposal.