Sunken boat removal and professional boat removal in Orlando FL

How our sunken boat removal process works in Orlando

At Captain Tom's, we know that a submerged vessel in Orlando's busy waterways doesn't just sit there quietly. It becomes a navigational hazard and an environmental hazard fast, leaking fuel and blocking traffic on Lake Tohopekaliga and beyond. We handle emergency response for sunken boat recovery across Orlando and the surrounding areas, including fully submerged boats, partial sinkings at a dock, and everything in between.

Our local team specializes in complex underwater recovery. Whether your boat is down in a marina or out in open water, our certified divers are ready to move.

Submerged vessels and junk boat removal services we offer

Our boat removal services include everything from pulling submerged vessels off the lakebed to hauling off that 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, keeping hull damage to a minimum during the entire sunken boat recovery process. We've pulled everything from bass boats to yachts and catamarans off the bottom, and we can walk you through the sunken boat FAQ and insurance claim support options while we're on site.
• Wreck removal — We manage the full removal of wrecked, storm-damaged, or abandoned vessel situations from start to finish. Our crew handles the logistics of getting out there, assessing the wreck, and coordinating dismantle and haul-away operations, including emergency services when you can't wait.
• Junk boat removal and boat disposal service — We also haul away old boats, sailboats, and jet skis sitting on land or at the dock. Whether you need junk boat removal or a straightforward boat disposal service, we can get it done without you lifting a finger.
• Recycling and proper disposal — After any removal, we handle proper disposal the right way. We recycle as much of the vessel as we can, and all hazardous materials get handled in full compliance with environmental regulations. No cutting corners.

Why Orlando calls us for wreck removal and tight spots

Not every job is a simple junk boat removal. When you're dealing with submerged vessels, tricky wreck removal, or a boat that sank in a tight spot, you need people who've actually done this before. That's where professional boat removal from Captain Tom's makes all the difference.

• Expertise in challenging recoveries — Our crew has handled submerged vessels, complex rigging setups, and underwater obstacles that stop general junk haulers cold. From emergency services calls at odd hours to planned wreck removal jobs, we know how to work through the hard stuff without making a bigger mess.

• 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. The full sunken boat removal process gets handled with tools built for it, not improvised with whatever's on the truck.

• 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 assessment through professional removal, boat disposal, and final transport. Comprehensive boat removal services handled under one roof, one crew, one point of contact.

• Direct insurance and permitting support — We put together professional documentation your adjuster can actually use for your insurance claim. And when permits are required, we help you sort through what's needed so you're not drowning in paperwork on top of everything else. Check our sunken boat FAQ for more on what to expect with insurance claim support.