Salvaged Motor Boat in Hayling
Salvaged Boat in Hayling Island
After every storm we usually receive plenty of calls from owners with sunken boats. This winter season was no different and we were contacted about this little boat that was sunk in Hayling Island. We believe that the conditions had just been too stormy and the little boat was overcome by the wind and rain. Her bilge pump probably couldn’t keep pace with the amount of water that was being taken on.
The first part of the job was to get the salvaged boat back floating again. Luckily the weather had calmed down after the stormy conditions and our team were able to get out to her. At low tide we managed to make our way to the boat with our trusty pump. Then in a matter of minutes we had gallons of water flowing out of the hull. We checked her hull over for any damage that could let water back in. But we were confident she was still water tight.
Use for Spares
As the tide returned the salvaged boat did rise. And we wasted no time in getting her pulled in alongside at the closest boat yard. Once we was secured we set about removing any recoverable items. One of which was an outboard motor. Which despite having spent a night underwater could still potentially be useful for spares. We were glad to get this boat up and out of the water so soon to try and minimise any pollution that could spill into Chichester Harbour.
Next we lined up a date for our lorry to collect the boat. The boat yard had her lifted out of the water and ready waiting for us. With a small salvaged boat like this it was a straightforward load as her hull shape means she sat nicely on the truck. She then made the short trip back to our boat recycling yard where she was broken down.
Caught in a Storm
If you have an old boat that has been caught in a storm then get in contact. Our team will do our best to work out the easiest and most cost effective solution to get your boat salvaged.
Written By: Luke Edney
Luke completed a journalism degree in Brighton University and fortunately for us uses this in his communications, Facebook posts, Tweets and emails to tell all our enquirers and followers what we are up to. Without Luke we would be lost, he runs the office, keeps us organised and is like a terrier and never lets a tricky boat disposal job go un-photographed or Tweeted about.
He also manages all of our enquiries passing them to whoever in the team is the best suited to deal with it. We are teaching Luke how to drive a motorboat or sail a yacht so while he’s learning we suggest you keep out of the Solent!
When he’s not at work he’s a massive football fan (his Dad used to play for Portsmouth FC years ago) and seems to know everything there is to know about any player, anywhere. Next time you ring and he answers, think of a tricky football trivia question and ask him
Date Published: January 15, 2025
Last Modified: March 13, 2025
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