Captain Tom's — Illinois

Professional boat removal and disposal across Illinois

From abandoned vessels to sunken boats, we handle safe and responsible disposal fast. Get your online price now.

Boat removal in Illinois done right

We're a local boat removal company covering Illinois cities like Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford, and we know what it takes to pull a vessel out of the water safely. Illinois waterways, marinas, and waterfront locations come with their own set of challenges, and every job calls for the right equipment and know-how. We handle boat removal and disposal for residential and commercial clients across the state, whether it's an abandoned boat sitting in a slip, a grounded sailboat, or a sunken vessel that needs recovering. Our boat removal service is built to safely remove and dispose of any size vessel responsibly, from small sailboats to large yachts.

We're based here in Illinois, and our team knows these waters. Safe and responsible removal is how we work every time. If you need a boat removed from water or land, we've got it handled.

Our boat disposal services for every vessel type

We handle every type of boat removal Illinois waterways throw at us, from sunken wrecks to grounded sailboats sitting on shore.

  • Sunken boat removal — Foundering or sunken boat removal means working with submerged vessels in tricky conditions. We tow or lift them from lake beds, marina slips, and waterfront areas, then dismantle what's left and dispose of the wreckage in a safe and responsible way.
  • Sailboat removal — Onshore or grounded sailboat boat situations call for a careful approach. Grounded sailboat boat removal means our crews dismantle masts and all standing rigging before we can move the hull. We pull every dry-docked vessel free and handle eco-conscious disposal so nothing harmful ends up in the water.
  • Boat disposal services — Owners often discover that old boat disposal is anything but simple. A fiberglass hull can't just go to the curb. We take old junk vessels, get them crushed or dismantled depending on condition, and handle disposal by recycling parts wherever possible.
  • Boat salvage — Every salvage and disposal job starts with reaching the damaged or abandoned vessel, which sometimes means towing it out of a tight marina slip or a shallow cove. We manage the full dismantling and disposal process so you don't have to handle disposal logistics on your own.

Safe and responsible boat removal you can count on

Our boat removal company knows Illinois waterways the way a local knows their own backyard. From the Chicago lakefront to quiet marina slips downstate, we handle safe and responsible vessel removal across Waukegan, Peoria, and Rockford. Our team is built around eco-conscious disposal and professional boat removal and disposal, including marine salvage and salvage and recovery work others won't touch.

  • Our boat removal specializes in every vessel type, from simple jobs to the most demanding and complex operations, keeping safety first on every job.
  • Our boat removers safeguard local waterways by choosing recycling and proper methods to remove and dispose of each motorboat, pontoon, yacht, sailboat, abandoned boat, junk boat, or old boat without cutting corners on hazardous materials.
  • Contact us today for boat removal services across Illinois, including waterfront and abandoned vessels. Whatever your boat needs, we've got your boat service needs covered, from boat lifts to boat recovery, boat taking, and us boat removal across the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If your old boat has visible sagging, rot, or structural damage, it's probably time to call someone. A boat was found sitting for years on a Chicago shoreline recently, and the hull had completely given way. We tow any size vessel, so boat removal in Chicago is something we handle no matter the condition.

We provide a variety of options to cover just about everything. Got a sailboat sitting dry-docked? We'll dismantle and tow it out. We also handle marine salvage on sunken boats and manage abandoned vessels that have been sitting too long. Our team handles boat removal and disposal from start to finish with boat disposal services that cover the full job.

Pricing depends on the type of vessel, where it's sitting, and how complex the removal is. We offer competitive prices and keep things straightforward. Disposal in Chicago is handled responsibly every step of the way. Reach out and get your free estimate so you know exactly what to expect before we start.

We serve Chicago and Cook County broadly for boat removal and disposal across Illinois. Our team regularly works in areas like Lincoln Park and Hyde Park. Call us today for boat removal scheduling and we'll get someone out to you fast.

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