Professional Sunken Boat Removal in Colorado Springs

Submerged vessels and what we do about them

At Captain Tom's, we know that a sunken boat in Colorado Springs doesn't wait for business hours. A submerged vessel on Pueblo Reservoir or any of the surrounding waterways becomes a navigational hazard and an environmental hazard fast, leaking fuel and fluids while blocking other boaters. Our emergency response team handles recovery for all clients across Colorado Springs and the surrounding El Paso County area, including full wreck removal, insurance claim support, and professional removal of everything from small recreational boats to yachts and catamarans.

We're a local underwater recovery crew with certified divers ready to move. Whether your boat went down at a dock, in a marina, or out in open water, we respond to the emergency and get it done right.

Comprehensive boat removal services we offer

Our boat removal services include everything from pulling submerged vessels off reservoir floors to hauling old junk boats off your property. Here's what we do.

• Sunken boat recovery — This is our core work. We use lift bags, cranes, and rigging to bring submerged vessels back to the surface safely. Whether it's a runabout at Pueblo Reservoir or a pontoon at Eleven Mile, our sunken boat recovery process protects the hull and keeps the job clean. We also offer emergency services for time-sensitive situations and can help with insurance claim support from the start.
• Wreck removal and abandoned vessel cleanup — Wreck removal isn't simple. Storm-damaged boats, derelict hulls, and any abandoned vessel left to rot create real problems for marinas and private landowners. We dismantle what needs to come apart and coordinate the full haul from water or shore. Our team knows the complex logistics involved and handles them without cutting corners.
• Junk boat removal and hauling — Our junk boat removal covers more than sunken cases. Got an old sailboat sitting in your yard? A jet ski collecting dust? We'll haul away boats, yachts and catamarans, and pretty much any watercraft that's become a headache. It's a straightforward boat disposal service with no mess left behind.
• Environmentally responsible recycling — Proper disposal matters. After every removal, we recycle as much of the vessel as we can. Hazardous materials like fuel, oil, and batteries get handled in full compliance with environmental regulations. We don't just drag a boat out and disappear. We close the job the right way.

Professional removal: why Captain Tom's gets the call

Not every sunken boat situation is straightforward. When you're dealing with submerged vessels, tricky water conditions, or a full wreck removal job, you need professional boat removal done right the first time. Here's why Captain Tom's is the right call for challenging recoveries:

• Expertise in difficult recoveries — Our experienced crew handles the tough stuff. Submerged vessels, complex rigging, underwater obstacles — these are the jobs that stop general junk haulers cold. From junk boat removal on a quiet reservoir to full wreck removal on Colorado's mountain lakes, we've seen it all.
• Specialized heavy-lifting equipment — We bring the right gear to every job. High-capacity cranes for yachts and catamarans, advanced lift bags for precision work, and everything in between. The sunken boat removal process demands proper equipment, and we don't cut corners.
• Full-service, start to finish — Captain Tom's is a direct service provider, not a broker who passes your job off to someone else. We manage the entire boat removal process, from the first assessment through final boat disposal or transport. Comprehensive boat removal services, handled by one crew you can actually talk to.
• Direct insurance and permitting support — We provide professional documentation to support your insurance claim and help you work through any required permits. Whether you need insurance claim support for a sunken vessel in Pueblo Reservoir or emergency services on a Colorado Springs lake, we keep the paperwork from becoming a second headache on top of an already bad day.