Submerged vessels: our recovery process in Arlington
At Captain Tom's, we treat every submerged vessel as an emergency response situation. A boat that goes down in Arlington's busy waterways, including Lake Arlington, doesn't just sit there quietly. It becomes a navigational hazard and an environmental hazard fast, leaking fuel and blocking traffic in areas where other boats can't afford surprises. We handle recovery for boats of all sizes across Arlington, TX and the surrounding areas, from small runabouts to yachts and catamarans, at any hour.
Our local team focuses on complex underwater recovery. Whether your boat is fully down at a dock, sitting on the bottom of a marina, or out in open water, our certified divers are ready to move.
Comprehensive boat removal services we offer
Our boat removal services include everything from sunken boat recovery to junk boat removal, wreck removal, and proper disposal. If it's in the water or taking up space on land, we handle it.
- Sunken boat recovery — This is our primary work. We use lift bags, cranes, and rigging to raise submerged vessels safely from lakes, rivers, and marinas around Arlington. Raising sunken boat recovery jobs cleanly means less hull damage and a smoother process overall, whether we're dealing with small motorboats or larger yachts and catamarans.
- Wreck and abandoned vessel removal — Wreck removal isn't just about hauling metal out of the water. We manage the full scope, including permits, logistics, and the work needed to dismantle boats that are too far gone to move in one piece. Storm-damaged, derelict, or abandoned vessel jobs are something we do regularly in Arlington.
- Junk boat disposal and hauling — Our boat disposal service covers dry land too. Got an old junk boat sitting in your yard or a jet ski nobody wants? We'll haul away whatever you've got, including sailboats, pontoons, and runabouts that are just collecting dust and taking up space.
- Recycling and environmentally responsible disposal — After every removal, proper disposal is non-negotiable for us. We recycle as much of each vessel as possible and make sure all hazardous materials are handled in line with environmental regulations. No shortcuts, no dumping.
From emergency services after a storm to planned professional removal of submerged vessels, our team covers the full range. We also work alongside your insurer if you need insurance claim support, and we're happy to walk you through the sunken boat removal process or answer questions you'd find in a sunken boat FAQ. Whatever the job is, we've likely done it before.
Why professional removal makes a difference here
Not every job is a straightforward junk boat removal. When you're dealing with submerged vessels, tricky angles, or murky lake bottoms, professional boat removal requires a crew that's done it before, under pressure, and gotten it right.
- Expertise in challenging recoveries — Our crew handles the full sunken boat removal process from underwater assessment to final wreck removal. Submerged vessels, tangled rigging, unstable hulls — these are the jobs that stop general junk haulers cold.
- Specialized heavy-lifting equipment — We bring the right gear to every job. High-capacity cranes for yachts and catamarans, precision lift bags for delicate operations, and everything in between to cover our comprehensive boat removal services on any waterway in Arlington.
- Full-service, start to finish — Captain Tom's is a direct service provider, not a broker passing your job to someone else. We manage the entire boat removal process ourselves, from the first call through final boat disposal, including emergency services when time isn't on your side.
- Direct insurance claim and permitting support — We supply professional documentation your insurer will actually accept, and we help you sort out permits so you're not buried in paperwork. Our insurance claim support is built into what we do, not an afterthought.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sunken Boat Removal in Arlington
First, make sure everyone is safe, then report the incident to local authorities and your insurance company right away. After that, call a professional removal team. Quick action is the best way to mitigate damage to the vessel and get the recovery process moving before things get worse.
We're specialists in sunken boat recovery, including submerged vessels of all sizes, yachts and catamarans, and storm-damaged wrecks. We also provide removal services for junk boat situations, abandoned boats, and general boat disposal. If it's in the water and it shouldn't be, we handle it.
In most cases, yes. Marine insurance policies typically cover recovery to prevent a total loss and reduce liability exposure. We provide all the documentation for the claim your insurer will ask for, so you're not scrambling to pull paperwork together on your own.
Captain Tom's provides emergency boat removal throughout Arlington TX and all of Tarrant County. We run frequent operations around Lake Arlington and the surrounding marinas. Give us a call and we'll get a rapid response headed your way.