Boat-break up and disposal

[Sea Change]

I've never been asked to show my insurance to the boatyard where i was moored, nor ever been asked when visiting marina's.

I've had a winter marina berth twice, and both times had to show evidence of insurance.
Never been asked for it on short stays, except in Spain where it's mandatory anyway.
Also need to show it for the yard that the boat is currently stored in for the winter.

 

[Refueler]

Today I was with yard owner - where my 38ft will be lifted and have work done. I mentioned Insurance and whyy he didn't ask to see or me to confirm I have it.
Simple - he said ... how much is your boat worth ? If anything happens - your boat doesn't move and would often be far more valuable than the claim damage.
He's a friend and so his answer was straight and without malice ..

 

[Sea Change]

Today I was with yard owner - where my 38ft will be lifted and have work done. I mentioned Insurance and whyy he didn't ask to see or me to confirm I have it.
Simple - he said ... how much is your boat worth ? If anything happens - your boat doesn't move and would often be far more valuable than the claim damage.
He's a friend and so his answer was straight and without malice ..

That works when boats are assets rather than liabilities. In the context of this thread, however, it's clear that that isn't always the case.

 

[dgadee]

That works when boats are assets rather than liabilities. In the context of this thread, however, it's clear that that isn't always the case.

And if it falls over, writing it off and the next two boats in the line?

People try to cut corners to save a few pounds. In 40 years I have claimed twice and been glad that I was covered.

 

[andsarkit]

Today I have just scrapped a small 9ft GRP tender after removing any fittings and rotten wood trim. I had contacted Marine GRP recycling (mentioned in my original post) and they quoted £75 and then directed me to the local recycling main depot. Their weighbridge only measured in multiples of 10kg so the tender which was about 30kg came out at 20kg and the cost was a pleasing £7.20. I was assured that the GRP would be properly recycled and there was another small yacht there waiting to be recycled. I'm glad I didn't take the messy option of cutting it up and sending it to landfill.

 

[dgadee]

Today I have just scrapped a small 9ft GRP tender after removing any fittings and rotten wood trim. I had contacted Marine GRP recycling (mentioned in my original post) and they quoted £75 and then directed me to the local recycling main depot. Their weighbridge only measured in multiples of 10kg so the tender which was about 30kg came out at 20kg and the cost was a pleasing £7.20. I was assured that the GRP would be properly recycled and there was another small yacht there waiting to be recycled. I'm glad I didn't take the messy option of cutting it up and sending it to landfill.

£3.60 a kg would be £3,600 for a tonne. Is that how it works? Is the keel weight excluded?

 

[penberth3]

£3.60 a kg would be £3,600 for a tonne. Is that how it works? Is the keel weight excluded?

36p a kg isn't it? £7.20 for 20kg. And the keel weight of a 9ft tender?

 

[dgadee]

36p a kg isn't it? £7.20 for 20kg. And the keel weight of a 9ft tender?

Oops. Apologies. Was just wondering how a tender scaled up to a small yacht.

 

[Mark-1]

Today I have just scrapped a small 9ft GRP tender after removing any fittings and rotten wood trim. I had contacted Marine GRP recycling (mentioned in my original post) and they quoted £75 and then directed me to the local recycling main depot. Their weighbridge only measured in multiples of 10kg so the tender which was about 30kg came out at 20kg and the cost was a pleasing £7.20. I was assured that the GRP would be properly recycled and there was another small yacht there waiting to be recycled. I'm glad I didn't take the messy option of cutting it up and sending it to landfill.

How large was the small yacht?

Did all its fittings/woodwork/ballast need to be removed?

 

[andsarkit]

How large was the small yacht?

Did all its fittings/woodwork/ballast need to be removed?

It was a typical 60s/70s small 22ft bilge keet yacht and seeemed reasonably complete. I didn't question them further about how it would be recycled but I will probably have to help get rid of a couple of abandoned yachts in our club boat park soon so I should find out more then. If you go on the boat recycling website they are giving away a Westerly Tempest that needs a little work so it is not surprising that these very old boats have no value.

 

[Mark-1]

It was a typical 60s/70s small 22ft bilge keet yacht and seeemed reasonably complete. I didn't question them further about how it would be recycled but I will probably have to help get rid of a couple of abandoned yachts in our club boat park soon so I should find out more then.

Thanks. When you get those answers it would probably be worth a new thread.

It would be amusing if the boat disposal firms are taking £1200 and just immediately driving the vessel round the corner to a normal landfill site, paying 36p a kg and pocketing the difference.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Wrong thread . Sorry