Ask about the actual hull and included items
Describe the construction material, length, condition, engine and remaining contents. A yard interested in metal or components may not accept a complete fiberglass hull. A damaged boat, a partial hull and a boat with a trailer are different loads. Ask the receiver what it accepts and what preparation or documentation it requests for your particular vessel.
Separate collection from yard acceptance
An accessible driveway collection differs from recovery at a dock or loading a hull on blocks. Provide the current position and available photographs of supports and access. If a yard offers a drop-off option, ask how unloading will occur and whether an appointment is required. Do not arrive with a vessel at a facility that has not agreed to receive it.
Clarify value, charges and documents
Potential parts value needs an assessment of condition and demand. Ask whether an offer concerns the whole boat or selected components and whether loading, transport and the remaining hull are included. Disclose missing records or an owner other than the person making the enquiry. A possible purchase or removal quote does not settle authority to transfer the vessel.
Make the destination part of the written scope
Record the proposed receiver, included items, preparation and any evidence of delivery that can be supplied for this job. Ask who obtains acceptance and what happens if the load differs from the description. Browse the location directory and provide the actual pickup address to confirm the work available there.
Request an estimate, review listed locations or read the boat removal cost guide.