Boat removal, salvage, disposal, towing, marina coordination, and recovery services handled with professional equipment and careful planning.
Tell us about your boat and send photos. We will review the condition, access, and equipment needs, then schedule the removal.
Six core service areas covering the full range of boat removal, recovery, and marine logistics across Ohio.
Unwanted, abandoned, deteriorating, or non-running boats hauled off your property, marina slip, or storage yard.
Submerged and partially submerged vessels recovered from lakes, ramps, slips, and shorelines using lift bags, pumps, and rigging.
Damaged, storm-affected, and recovered vessels hauled away with structural assessment and disposal coordination.
Free removal may be possible depending on boat type, condition, location, paperwork, trailer access, and disposal value.
Coordination with marinas, harbors, storage yards, dockmasters, and facility operators to clear abandoned and unwanted vessels.
Disabled boats, marina moves, ramp-to-yard towing, and short-distance waterway transport handled with controlled planning.
Different boats require different removal planning based on size, hull material, trailer availability, and marina access. See how we approach each vessel type.
Mast-stepping, keel depth, jack stands, and marina coordination for sailboat removal and disposal.
Runabouts, bowriders, pontoons, and small cruisers removed from ramps, yards, docks, and private property.
Larger vessels removed with crane planning, careful handling, and marina transport coordination.
Fiberglass hull disposal, cutting, hauling, and recycling considerations for end-of-life fiberglass vessels.
Large, heavy floating structures removed with marina coordination, ramp and crane planning, and access management.
Share the type, size, condition, and where it is located.
Photos of the hull, trailer, and access help us plan the right equipment.
We confirm what trailers, cranes, or workboats are needed for your situation.
We set a removal window that works with the marina or property owner. , condition, and where it is located.
The vessel is loaded, transported, and disposed of — leaving a clear space.
We are not a broker or a lead-generation service. We operate our own trucks, trailers, workboats, and rigging gear — and we bring the right equipment to every job.
Lifting straps, chains, shackles, and spreader bars rated for the load.
Aluminum workboats for in-water positioning, towing, and salvage coordination.
Boom trucks for lifts from slips, ramps, and tight marina configurations.
Ohio Boat Services is built around practical marine removal planning, clear communication, and the right equipment for difficult boat removal situations. We are a local operator — not a national franchise, marketplace, or lead-generation service.
We work with boat owners, marinas, property managers, and waterfront facilities across our service region in Ohio. Contact us to confirm availability for your lake, marina, boat ramp, storage yard, or private property.
Cost depends on the vessel type, size, condition, location, access, trailer availability, and whether the boat is on land or in the water. Some boats may qualify for free removal depending on their condition and salvage value. Send us photos and details for a free estimate.
Yes. We handle sunken and partially submerged vessel recovery using lift bags, pumps, crane trucks, and workboats. Visit our sunken boat removal page for details on how we approach in-water recovery.
Yes. We coordinate directly with dockmasters, property managers, and facility operators to clear abandoned and unwanted vessels. We schedule around facility operations to minimize disruption.
Photos of the boat, the trailer if there is one, and the surrounding access are the most important. We also need the boat type, approximate size, location, condition, and whether it is on land, in water, or on a trailer. The more detail, the more accurate the estimate.
Scheduling depends on equipment availability and site access, but we aim to move quickly. Once we have photos and location details, we can usually give you a removal window within a few days.
