Sailboats present challenges that powerboats do not — a tall mast, a deep keel, and rigging that has to come down or be managed. We plan sailboat removal around all of it.
Sailboat removal requires planning around the features that make a sailboat a sailboat: a mast that may be 30 feet or taller, a fixed keel that affects how the boat sits on a trailer and how it is hauled, standing rigging that has to be removed or secured, and a hull that often rests on jack stands rather than a trailer. Ohio Boat Services coordinates mast removal or crane-stepping, keel clearance, and marina access to remove sailboats that have outlived their time on the water.
Every removal follows a planned sequence — from your first call to a clear, empty space when we leave. Here is how we approach junk boat removal services.
Different boats require different removal planning based on size, hull material, trailer availability, and marina access. See how we approach each vessel type.
Crane trucks for mast-stepping and lifting off jack stands
Trailers configured for keel clearance and balanced hull support
Rigging gear for managing standing and running rigging
Jack stands and hull supports for positioning during loading
Sailboats are not powerboats. We plan for the mast, the keel, and the rigging before we bring a trailer, so the removal does not become a problem halfway through. Marina coordination is part of that — stepping a mast often requires a crane and open overhead space.
