Professional Sunken Boat Removal in Henderson, NV

Submerged vessels: what happens when a boat goes under

At Captain Tom's, we know a sunken boat doesn't wait. The moment a vessel goes down on Lake Mead, the clock starts — fuel, oil, and fluids turn that submerged vessel into both a navigational hazard and an environmental hazard fast. We handle emergency response for boat owners across Henderson, NV and the surrounding areas, pulling fully and partially sunken boats off the bottom before the situation gets worse. Our team coordinates everything from wreck removal to insurance claim support, so you're not dealing with this alone.

Our Henderson crew specializes in complex underwater recovery — dock situations, marina recoveries, open water, yachts and catamarans included. Our certified divers are staged and ready to move.

Comprehensive boat removal services we offer

Our boat removal services include everything from pulling submerged vessels off the lake bottom to hauling away that junk boat sitting in your yard. Here's what we handle.

• Sunken boat recovery — This is our core work. We use lift bags, cranes, and rigging to bring submerged vessels back up safely, protecting the hull as much as possible during the process. From small boats to yachts and catamarans, we've recovered them all on Lake Mead.
• Wreck removal and abandoned vessel cleanup — Wrecked, storm-damaged, or fully abandoned vessel sitting in a slip or on the water? We manage the whole job. Our team will dismantle what needs to come apart and haul away the rest, handling the logistics so you don't have to.
• Junk boat removal and hauling — Our boat disposal service covers dry-land situations too. Got a junk boat, old sailboat, or jet ski taking up space? We'll haul away whatever you've got. We also support insurance claim documentation throughout the process, so keep that in mind if you're dealing with a loss.
• Recycling and proper disposal — After any removal, we recycle as much of the vessel as we can. Hazardous materials get handled in full compliance with environmental regulations. We don't just dump and drive. Responsible disposal is part of every job we do in Henderson.

Why call Captain Tom's for professional removal

Not every boat removal job is the same. When you're dealing with submerged vessels, tricky water conditions, or a full wreck removal situation, you need a crew that's done this before. Here's why we're the right call for challenging recoveries.

• Expertise in difficult recoveries. Our crew handles the jobs that stop general junk haulers cold. Submerged vessels, complex rigging, underwater obstacles — we've worked through all of it. Whether it's junk boat removal or a full wreck removal off Lake Mead, we know what we're doing.
• Specialized heavy-lifting equipment. We bring the right gear to every job. From high-capacity cranes for yachts and catamarans to lift bags for more delicate operations, our equipment matches the challenge. No improvising, no shortcuts.
• 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 from the first assessment through boat disposal or transport. That means one point of contact and no surprises.
• Direct insurance and permitting support. We handle professional documentation for your insurance claim and help you sort out any required permits. If you've got questions about the sunken boat removal process or need insurance claim support, we walk you through it. Less paperwork stress for you.