South Florida counties and locations
- Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, Davie
- Miami-Dade CountyAllapattah, Coral Gables, Country Walk, Doral, Downtown Miami, Pinecrest
- Palm Beach CountyCities across the county
- Fort Lauderdale (Broward County)
- Davie (Broward County)
- Allapattah (Miami-Dade County)
- Coral Gables (Miami-Dade County)
- Country Walk (Miami-Dade County)
- Doral (Miami-Dade County)
- Downtown Miami (Miami-Dade County)
- Pinecrest (Miami-Dade County)
Main boating waters in Florida
- Biscayne Bay and the Miami River
- Fort Lauderdale’s canals, the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway
- Lake Worth Lagoon and the Palm Beach County inlets
- Lake Okeechobee
Our main counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach.
Boating in Florida by the numbers
Florida had 1,171,432 registered recreational boats in 2024, according to the US Coast Guard. The state registers all motorboats, and non-motorized vessels over 16 feet.
- That is more registered boats than any other state in the Coast Guard’s 2024 figures. Source
If the boat is registered, have its registration or hull ID number ready when you ask for a quote.
Common removal jobs in Florida
- Boats damaged or moved by hurricanes and tropical storms
- Boats sunk at docks and in residential canals
- Boats left in yards, driveways and storage lots for years
Abandoned boats in Florida
In Florida, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) oversees derelict vessels. A state law that took effect on July 1, 2025 added penalties for owners who let boats become derelict.
General information, not legal advice. Check the current rules with the state or your local authorities.