Is your boat looking ramshackle? Like it has seen better days? Did you find damages on the hull or other parts of the boat that are way beyond repair? Or do you simply just want to buy a new Quintrex boat for a change?  Take these as signs that it’s time to replace your boat.

Parting with your boat is such sweet sorrow but there will come a time when it’s time to part ways… and you should know how to properly dispose of them without destroying them or the environment.

Throwing away your boat is not as hard as it sounds. Gone are the days when a boat was scuttled to get rid of it. Scuttling is the act of purposely sinking your boat into the depths of the ocean. This practice is extremely harmful to the environment as it disrupts the seafloor and its surrounding environment which can damage the ocean habitat. Some boats are not suitable to be scuttled; some of their parts will disintegrate and create marine debris that can cause navigational obstruction and safety hazards. They could also harm marine organisms as well and even cause water pollution.

If you’re worried that disposing of your boat is wasteful, inconvenient, and contributes to pollution, don’t be. There are a lot of sustainable ways that you can get rid of your boat. Plus, some of those ways help you earn some bucks.

This article will give you tips on how to get rid of your boat fast, hassle-free, and environment-friendly while earning money along the way:

Repurposing

If your boat has still sturdy parts and is still durable, you can use your imagination and get creative by repurposing or refurbishing your boat and transforming it into another item. For example, you can use your tinnie boat in a flower bed and place it in your garden. You can use a wooden fishing vessel and transform it into a bookshelf or a table. It’s really up to you how you will repurpose your boat. Not only you’re saving the environment but you’re also saving your boat from getting dumped in a miserable landfill.

Donating

If your boat is still usable and is still in good condition, but is unsellable due to some factors, you can donate it. You can contact schools, nonprofit organisations, and businesses that may ask for boat donations. This will help you save from the hassle of removing your boat from your storage. Make sure to prepare your boat’s title since you will transfer it to the new owner.

Selling

If your boat still has great value and is in excellent condition, you can always sell it through auctions, direct buyers, marine boat stores, and boat dealers. Selling your boat is sort of like a return on investment for you. It’s a win-win situation; you’ve used your boat according to its purpose and you get to make a significant amount of money once you sold it.

Recycling

Even though your boat may no longer serve you and you can’t donate or sell it because it’s so dilapidated, it doesn’t mean it’s no longer usable. No matter how shabby it looks, it can be recycled for other purposes.

If your boat has an aluminium hull or if you have any boating equipment that is no longer in use, you can bring it to the scrapyard and sell it there. The scrapyard will use your hull for recycling and refurbish its parts to create new items.  Not only you’re saving the environment but you’ve also put your old boat to good use and you get to earn some cash in return.

However, if you’re disposing of a fibreglass vessel, unfortunately, they have to be brought to a landfill. Fibreglass can’t be recycled compared to aluminium and metal materials. Hire a garbage removal company to remove the boat from your vicinity. They will take care of disposing of your boat.