Submerged vessels don't wait, and neither do we
At Captain Tom's, we know that a submerged vessel doesn't wait for business hours. In Raleigh's busy waterways like Jordan Lake, a sunken boat becomes a navigational hazard and an environmental hazard fast, leaking fuel and debris into water that boaters, anglers, and families use every day. Our emergency response team handles sunken boat recovery for boat owners across Raleigh and the surrounding areas, including yachts and catamarans, getting to you before the situation gets worse.
We're a local underwater recovery team built for exactly this kind of situation. Whether your boat went down at a dock, in a marina, or in open water, our certified divers are ready to move.
Comprehensive boat removal services in Raleigh NC
Our boat removal services include everything from pulling submerged vessels off the bottom to hauling away a junk boat sitting in your backyard. Here's what we handle.
- Sunken boat recovery — This is our core work. We use lift bags, cranes, and rigging to raise submerged vessels safely, protecting the hull as much as possible during the process. We also support insurance claim support documentation throughout the recovery.
- Wreck removal and abandoned vessel cleanup — Wrecked, storm-damaged, or abandoned vessel situations come with real logistical headaches. We dismantle what needs to come apart and coordinate the full haul, including yachts and catamarans that most crews won't touch.
- Junk boat removal and boat disposal service — Got an old junk boat, sailboat, or jet ski sitting around? We haul away anything taking up space on land or water. Our boat disposal service covers the whole job, not just the easy parts.
- Recycling and proper disposal — After any removal, we sort what can be recycled and make sure hazardous materials get handled in line with environmental regulations. Proper disposal isn't an afterthought for us, it's built into every job we take.
Whether you need emergency services for a freshly sunken vessel or you're finally dealing with a boat that's been sitting for years, we've got the crew and equipment for professional removal. Check our sunken boat FAQ if you have questions about the sunken boat removal process before you call.
Why professional removal matters here
Not every boat removal job is a straight pull-and-haul. When the situation gets complicated, submerged vessels, tricky rigging, tight access, you need professional boat removal done by people who've handled it before. Here's why Captain Tom's is the right call for challenging recoveries.
Expertise in difficult recoveries. Our crew has pulled submerged vessels out of conditions that stop general junk haulers cold. Whether it's a wreck removal with underwater obstacles or a sunken boat tangled in debris, we know the sunken boat removal process inside and out and we've worked through just about every variation of it.
Specialized heavy-lifting equipment. We bring the right gear to every job. High-capacity cranes for yachts and catamarans, lift bags for delicate operations, and everything in between. Our comprehensive boat removal services are built around having the proper tools on-site, not improvising.
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 initial assessment through professional removal, boat disposal, and final transport. Junk boat removal, emergency services, wreck removal, we handle it all under one roof.
Direct insurance and permitting support. We prepare professional documentation that holds up for your insurance claim and walk you through any permits required for the job. Our insurance claim support takes the paperwork off your plate so you can focus on what's next.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sunken Boat Removal in Raleigh
First, make sure everyone's safe. Then report the incident to the authorities and your insurance company right away. Quick action matters here. The faster you call a professional removal crew, the better your chances to mitigate damage and get the recovery process moving before things get worse.
We specialize in sunken boat recovery, including submerged vessels that have been down for days or weeks. We also handle comprehensive removal services for junk boat situations, abandoned wrecks, storm-damaged boats, yachts and catamarans, and general boat disposal. If it's in the water and it shouldn't be, we can help.
Usually, yes. Marine insurance policies typically cover wreck removal and recovery costs to prevent a total loss and reduce your liability exposure. We work with boat owners on insurance claim support and provide all the documentation for the claim your insurer will ask for.
Captain Tom's provides emergency boat removal throughout Raleigh and all of Wake County. We run frequent operations in areas like Jordan Lake and the surrounding marinas. Give us a call and we'll get a crew out to you fast, because rapid response is how we do it.