When a boat is damaged beyond practical repair — from a storm, a grounding, a fire, or an insurance write-off — we handle the recovery, hauling, and disposal.
Salvage boat removal covers vessels that have been damaged but are not necessarily sunk. These may be storm-damaged hulls, boats that struck a submerged object, vessels written off by insurance, or boats recovered from a grounding. The focus is on structural assessment: understanding what the hull can handle during lifting and transport, and rigging accordingly so a damaged boat does not break apart during removal. Ohio Boat Services coordinates the recovery, the haul-out, and the disposal path.
Every removal follows a planned sequence — from your first call to a clear, empty space when we leave. Here is how we approach salvage boat removal.
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 with spreader bars to distribute lift loads
Reinforced lifting straps for compromised hulls
Flatbed and multi-axle trailers for damaged vessels
Rigging shackles and chain assemblies rated for the load
Salvage removal is about reading the hull. We rig to what the boat can actually handle, not just to what is convenient, so a damaged vessel comes out in one piece — protecting your property, the facility, and the disposal process.
