Customer Reviews

"Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. I had an old GRP sloop that had been sitting in the boatyard for three years. BoatRecycle quoted fairly, collected on time, and handled all the paperwork. Couldn't have been easier."

"Had a 38ft narrowboat that was beyond economic repair after a fire. These chaps dealt with everything — the insurance company, the Canal and River Trust, and the disposal itself. Genuinely impressive service."

"Used BoatRecycle for a sunken motorboat in Portsmouth harbour. They responded quickly, had the right equipment, and worked professionally alongside the harbour authority. Very fair on price too."

"Our marina had three abandoned boats that had been sitting derelict for over two years. BoatRecycle handled the whole thing — legal notices, collection, disposal certificates. Everything was done to the letter. Highly recommended."

"I was dreading sorting out my late father's old fibreglass yacht, but BoatRecycle made it completely straightforward. Sympathetic, professional, and good value. Thank you."

"Emergency call-out for a storm-damaged RIB in Liverpool marina. They were on site within hours, dealt with the boat safely, and coordinated with the marina manager throughout. Exactly what you need in a crisis."

"As a council officer dealing with abandoned boats on our river, I rely on BoatRecycle regularly. They know the law, they follow procedure correctly, and they always deliver on time and budget. Invaluable partners."

"Disposed of a 42ft Beneteau. The team were polite, efficient, and clearly knew what they were doing. They even helped me identify a few parts worth selling before they took the boat. First-class."

"I was quoted by three companies. BoatRecycle weren't the cheapest, but they were transparent about exactly what was included and their reviews were excellent. Glad I chose them — smooth from start to finish."

"Had a narrowboat cleared and disposed of from a mooring in the Midlands. Everything sorted within two weeks of first contact. The boat had been a headache for ages — what a relief to have it gone."

"Fantastic communication throughout. Always knew what was happening and when. The collection team were courteous and careful in our marina. Would definitely use again and recommend to other boat owners."

"Called them on a Friday afternoon about an urgent abandoned boat issue. By Monday morning they had assessed the situation and by Wednesday the vessel was gone. Remarkable efficiency."

"Our yacht club needed to clear two derelict boats from our hard standing. BoatRecycle were helpful, knowledgeable, and got the job done without any fuss. Good value for money too."

"Professional in every sense of the word. From the initial enquiry to receiving my disposal certificate, everything was handled smoothly. Took a stressful situation and made it easy."

"Used them for breaking a large motorboat on the Thames. The team co-ordinated well with the tidal windows and PLA requirements. Very knowledgeable about London waterways regulations."

"My old steel ketch was a nightmare to deal with — or so I thought. BoatRecycle handled it with ease. Good price, quick collection, and helpful with deregistration. Five stars without hesitation."

"Very impressed with the environmental credentials. They gave me a full breakdown of how my boat would be processed and what would be recycled. Reassuring to know it was being handled responsibly."

"Needed a boat collected from a private farm pond — quite an unusual situation. They assessed it without any fuss, brought the right equipment, and had it out in a single visit. Impressive operation."

"As a surveyor I deal with boat disposal cases regularly. BoatRecycle are my go-to recommendation. Reliable, properly licensed, and always professional in their dealings with clients."

"Quick response to my online enquiry, fair quote, excellent service on the day. The two-man team who collected my motorboat from Barrow marina were brilliant — polite and efficient."

"I run a small boatyard in Sunderland and I've used BoatRecycle three times now for customer boat disposal. Always reliable, always reasonable on price, always professional. Highly recommended to any boatyard."

"They collected a fibreglass yacht from Ramsgate marina. Everything was arranged very professionally — the marina staff were impressed with how the operation was managed. No disruption at all to other berth holders."

"Had an old wooden fishing boat on our land that had been there for twenty years. BoatRecycle gave a sensible quote and removed it without any drama. Freed up a lot of space and peace of mind."

"Dealt with a complex job involving a sunken RIB in shallow tidal water. They planned it meticulously, worked within the tidal windows, and completed the job without any environmental incident. Top quality."

"Our council instructed BoatRecycle to deal with a particularly problematic abandoned narrowboat on a local stretch of river. They navigated the legal process correctly and delivered on time and on budget. Excellent service."

"Brilliant service for a difficult job — a large GRP sailing yacht in a very tight marina berth in Newcastle. The team handled the restricted access brilliantly and left the berth in perfect condition."

"Used them to dispose of a fire-damaged motorboat in Hartlepool marina after an insurance claim. Worked seamlessly with our loss adjuster. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to any insurer dealing with marine claims."

"Excellent communication and a fair price for disposing of my Broads cruiser in Norfolk. They even helped me find homes for some of the fittings with a local sailing club. Went above and beyond."

"I manage a canal-side marina and BoatRecycle are my first please fill in our enquiry form. Consistent, reliable, and professional every single time. They understand the CRT requirements too."

"Collecting a boat from a remote Scottish sea loch was always going to be logistically challenging. BoatRecycle planned it carefully, brought the right equipment, and completed the job without any issues. Impressive."