Triple A Boat Services
North Dakota Boat Salvage for Damaged Boats
From the Red River edges around Fargo to the reservoir slips near Bismarck, North Dakota owners need more than a tow when a hull is past saving. Salvage starts with an honest evaluation: what can be recovered, what holds parts value, and what should be dismantled or responsibly disposed. We sort that out before anything moves, so you get a real plan instead of a guess.
Damaged, Storm-Hit, and Non-Running Vessels
Ice heave, spring flooding along the river systems, and long winters take a toll on boats stored across the state. We handle damaged boat salvage for craft that sank at the dock, took on water during a storm, or simply stopped running years ago. A non-running motorboat in a backyard, a derelict pontoon left on a trailer, or a cabin cruiser with a cracked hull all get the same careful look. If marine recovery is possible without making things worse, we plan it. If the boat is beyond saving, we move straight to dismantling and disposal.
Where We Work Across the State
Triple A Boat Services covers the busy population centers and the quieter waterfront stretches alike. We reach owners near Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston, Dickinson, and Mandan, along with the higher-density areas of Cass County and Burleigh County. Boats come out of marina slips, private storage lots, driveways, and inland lake access points. Whether your vessel sits on a trailer behind the house or floats at a marina, we match the recovery approach to the site so the process stays clean and predictable.
How the Salvage Process Works
It begins with photos. A photo-based quote lets us assess size, condition, and access without an upfront visit, and it speeds up your free quote. From there we confirm whether to recover, dismantle, or dispose, then schedule the work around dock space, gate access, and weather. Larger jobs like a sailboat or a heavier cabin cruiser may need extra rigging or equipment, and we plan that ahead of time. You always know the steps before we arrive, and pricing is laid out clearly so nothing surprises you on the day of pickup.
Responsible Dismantling and Disposal
When a boat has no future on the water, we break it down the right way. Fluids, batteries, and components are separated for marine disposal, and recyclable materials are routed toward boat recycling rather than a landfill where possible. Salvageable outboards and hardware are pulled before the hull is cut down. This responsible disposal approach keeps junk boat removal from becoming an environmental problem and gives genuinely worn-out vessels a clean ending across North Dakota.
Why Owners Choose Us
People call when a project feels stuck: an abandoned boat blocking a lot, an old hull a property owner inherited, or a storm-damaged boat recovery that needs careful handling. We answer with straight talk on salvage value, realistic timelines, and a tidy worksite. No vague estimates, no leaving debris behind. The goal is a boat gone and your space back, handled by people who do this work week in and week out.
FAQ
How is salvage different from plain boat removal?
Removal focuses on getting the boat off your property. Salvage adds an evaluation of recovery options, parts value, and the right call between dismantling and disposal. It is the better fit when a vessel is damaged, sunk, or otherwise complicated.
Do you handle boats that are not at the water?
Yes. We recover and salvage boats from driveways, backyards, storage lots, and trailers, as well as docks and marina slips. Tell us the location and access during the quote so we bring the right equipment.
Can a storm-damaged boat still have value?
Often, yes. Outboards, controls, electronics, and rigging may hold salvage value even when the hull is finished. We check those components during the evaluation and factor any value into your quote.
How do I get a quote?
Send clear photos of the boat and its surroundings. We use a photo-based quote to assess size, condition, and access, then provide a free quote with pricing before any work is scheduled.
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Service Areas
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Adams County
Hettinger, Reeder, Scott, Clermont, Wolf Butte, Duck Creek, Gilstrap, Darling Springs, Taylor Butte, Cedar, Orange, Lightning Creek, Bucyrus, Haynes, South Fork, Chandler, Maine, Beisigl
Barnes County
Valley City, Valley, Marsh, Tower City, Wimbledon, Litchville, Sanborn, Hobart, Oriska, Eckelson, Raritan, Green, Fingal, Sibley Trail, Edna, Uxbridge, Meadow Lake, Dazey, Cuba, Stewart, Spring Creek, Getchell, Pierce, Kathryn, Thordenskjold, Noltimier, Springvale, Nome, Grand Prairie, Rogers, Lake Town, Minnie Lake, Nelson, Oakhill, Potter, Svea, Weimer, Norma, Greenland, Rosebud, Skandia, Mansfield, Ellsbury, Hemen, Leal, Sibley, Pillsbury, Alta, Anderson, Ashtabula, Baldwin, Binghampton, Brimer
Benson County
Fort Totten, Mission, Wood Lake, Leeds, Maddock, Lallie, Minnewaukan, Twin Tree, Oberon, Esmond, Lohnes, Pleasant Lake, Warwick, South Viking, North Viking, Isabel, Riggin, Hesper, Butte Valley, Normania, Rich Valley, West Bay, Eldon, McClellan, West Antelope, Irvine, Rock, Twin Lake, Impark, Lake Ibsen, Knox, Brinsmade, Iowa, Minco, East Fork, York, Albert, Arne, Aurora, Beaver, Broe
Billings County
Medora
Bottineau County
Bottineau, Roland, Whitteron, Westhope, Lansford, Pickering, Willow City, Dalen, Homen, Newburg, Cordelia, Maxbass, Mount Rose, Scotia, Tacoma, Hastings, Haram, Oak Valley, Elms, Kane, Ostby, Sergius, Sherman, Cut Bank, Elysian, Scandia, Chatfield, Newborg, Souris, Landa, Wheaton, Eidsvold, Lewis, Wellington, Willow Vale, Renville, Richburg, Starbuck, Kramer, Oak Creek, Gardena, Stone Creek, Lordsburg, Peabody, Wayne, Hoffman, Antler, Overly, Amity, Bentinck, Blaine, Brander
Bowman County
Bowman, Scranton, Rhame, Talbot, Star, Haley, Grainbelt, Whiting, Goldfield, Nebo, Gem, Buena Vista, Stillwater, Gascoyne, Ladd, Fischbein, Langberg, Marion, Minnehaha, Grand River, Sunny Slope, Adelaide, Amor, Boyesen
Burke County
Powers Lake, Bowbells, Lignite, Columbus, Portal, Colville, Garness, Flaxton, Vale, Ward, Lucy, Cleary, Kandiyohi, North Star, Keller, Short Creek, Soo, Richland, Dale, Foothills, Clayton, Minnesota, Thorson, Roseland, Harmonious, Dimond, Fay, Leaf Mountain, Vanville, Forthun, Lakeview, Larson, Battleview
Burleigh County
Bismarck, Lincoln, Hay Creek, Gibbs, Wilton, Apple Valley, Glenview, Naughton, Crofte, Sterling, Missouri, Painted Woods, Wing, Ecklund, McKenzie, Telfer, Long Lake, Morton, Menoken, Driscoll, Grass Lake, Harriet-Lein, Richmond, Taft, Regan, Ghylin, Wilson, Clear Lake, Cromwell, Estherville, Francis, Trygg, Wild Rose, Logan, Christiania, Hazel Grove, Rock Hill, Schrunk, Canfield, Thelma, Steiber, Sibley Butte, Apple Creek, Boyd
Cass County
Fargo, West Fargo, Horace, Casselton, Mapleton, Reed, Kindred, Enderlin, Stanley, Harwood, Reile's Acres, Argusville, Oxbow, Pleasant, Normanna, Arthur, Hunter, Davenport, Leonard, Raymond, Frontier, Buffalo, Page, Grandin, Amenia, Brooktree Park, Walburg, Gardner, Warren, Maple River, Tower, Gill, Empire, Kinyon, Everest, Highland, Watson, Eldred, Pontiac, Rush River, Noble, Durbin, Harmony, Howes, Rich, Clifton, Wiser, Wheatland, North River, Briarwood, Prairie Rose, Gunkel, Hill, Erie, Rochester, Alice, Cornell, Dows, Lake, Embden, Ayr, Addison, Barnes, Bell, Berlin
Cavalier County
Langdon, Munich, Elgin, Osnabrock, Manilla, North Olga, Perry, Osford, Fremont, Milton, Easby, Loam, South Olga, Trier, Waterloo, Cypress, Montrose, Henderson, Nekoma, South Dresden, Dresden, Mount Carmel, Huron, Hay, Grey, Minto, Alsen, Byron, Harvey, West Hope, Hope, Linden, Moscow, East Alma, Glenila, Sarles, Storlie, Calvin, Seivert, Wales, Gordon, Loma, Hannah, North Loma, Calio, Alma, Banner, Billings, Bruce
Dickey County
Oakes, Ellendale, Kentner, Clement, Van Meter, Riverdale, Divide, Hudson, Elm, Elden, Fullerton, Porter, Lovell, Maple, Keystone, Port Emma, Yorktown, Wright, Forbes, Potsdam, James River Valley, Lorraine, Young, Grand Valley, Monango, Spring Valley, Hamburg, Kent, Whitestone, German, Ludden, Northwest, Ada, Albertha, Albion, Bear Creek
Divide County
Crosby, Noonan, Fillmore, Coalfield, Westby, Hawkeye, Long Creek, Sioux Trail, Troy, Daneville, De Witt, Gooseneck, Fortuna, Garnet, Ambrose, Hayland, Mentor, Frazier, Burg, Stoneview, Palmer, Fertile Valley, Upland, Frederick, Elkhorn, Lincoln Valley, Smoky Butte, Twin Butte, Plumer, Clinton, Writing Rock, Alexandria, Blooming Prairie, Blooming Valley, Border
Dunn County
Killdeer, Halliday, Dunn Center, Dodge, Manning
Eddy County
New Rockford, Sheyenne, Freeborn, Colvin, Superior, Eddy, Munster, Gates, Rosefield, Bush, Columbia, Cherry Lake, Paradise, Hillsdale, Grandfield, Tiffany, Lake Washington, Pleasant Prairie, Sheldon
Emmons County
Foster County
Carrington, Glenfield, Rose Hill, Nordmore, Wyard, Estabrook, McHenry, Larrabee, Grace City, Longview, Melville, Florance, Bucephalia, Haven, Rolling Prairie, McKinnon, Eastman, Birtsell, Bordulac
Golden Valley County
Beach, Lone Tree, Golva, Sentinel Butte, Sentinel, Saddle Butte, Delhi, Bullion, Henry, Garner, Pearl, Elk Creek
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks, Mekinock, Grand Forks AFB, Larimore, Thompson, Northwood, Walle, Emerado, Rye, Manvel, Ferry, Reynolds, Falconer, Gilby, Hegton, Union, Oakville, Turtle River, Chester, Pleasant View, Fairfield, Washington, Elm Grove, Michigan, Johnstown, Strabane, Grace, Lakeville, Wheatfield, Moraine, Logan Center, Levant, Loretta, Lind, Plymouth, Niagara, Elkmount, Inkster, Agnes, Allendale, Americus, Arvilla, Avon, Bentru, Blooming, Brenna
Grant County
Carson, New Leipzig, Minnie, Leipzig, Lark, Leith, Winona, Freda, Pretty Rock, Fisher, Raleigh, Howe, Heil
Griggs County
Cooperstown, Binford, Hannaford, Tyrol, Greenfield, Sverdrup, Washburn, Mabel, Lenora, Jessie, Willow, Clearfield, Kingsley, Sutton, Rosendal, Dover, Pilot Mound, Helena, Romness, Addie, Ball Hill, Bartley, Broadview, Bryan
Hettinger County
New England, Mott, Regent, Castle Rock, Kunze, Tepee Butte, Madison, Cannon Ball, Kennedy, Strehlow, Steiner, Clark, Rifle, St. Croix, Havelock, Farina, Chilton, Wagendorf, Kern, Solon, Walker, Odessa, Merrill, Acme, Ashby, Baer, Beery, Black Butte, Brittian
Kidder County
Steele, Tappen, Woodlawn, Dawson, Crystal Springs, Pettibone, Tuttle, Pleasant Hill, Peace, Robinson, Vernon, Buckeye, Bunker, Excelsior, Merkel, Westford, Wallace, Weiser, Lake Williams, Chestina, Tanner, Graf, Petersville, Williams, Crown Hill, Frettim, Rexine, Quinby, Allen, Atwood, Baker
LaMoure County
LaMoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Dean, Willowbank, Golden Glen, Kennison, Grand Rapids, Pearl Lake, Henrietta, Nora, Saratoga, Jud, Ryan, Greenville, Gladstone, Verona, Ray, Norden, Prairie, Glenmore, Roscoe, Dickey, Grandview, Mikkelson, Russell, Wano, Ovid, Sheridan, Swede, Pomona View, Raney, Glen, Adrian, Badger, Black Loam, Bluebird
Logan County
Napoleon, Gackle, Lehr, Glendale, Fredonia, Red Lake, Sealy, Janke, Gutschmidt, Finn, Haag
McHenry County
Velva, Towner, Anamoose, Drake, Granville, Norwich, Upham, Newport, Deering, Riga, North Prairie, Karlsruhe, Egg Creek, Lebanon, Denbigh, Kottke Valley, Pratt, Hendrickson, Normal, Meadow, Lake Hester, Little Deep, Odin, Voltaire, Schiller, Willow Creek, Deep River, Land, Spring Grove, Strege, Grilley, Layton, Olivia, Lake George, Wagar, Round Lake, Villard, Falsen, Saline, Balfour, Gilmore, Cottonwood Lake, Mouse River, Kief, Bantry, Bergen, Berwick, Bjornson, Brown
McIntosh County
Wishek, Ashley, Zeeland, Venturia, Roloff
McKenzie County
Watford City, Mandaree, Yellowstone, Four Bears Village, Twin Valley, Alexander, Tri, Arnegard, Sioux, East Fairview, Elm Tree, Grail, Charbon, Keene, Randolph, Riverview, Alex, Antelope Creek, Blue Butte
McLean County
Garrison, Underwood, Turtle Lake, Max, Benedict, St. Mary, White Shield, Snow, Mercer, Loquemont, Wise, Malcolm, Victoria, Butte, Coleharbor, McGinnis, Dogden, Greatstone, Horseshoe Valley, Medicine Hill, Longfellow, Otis, Douglas, Cremerville, Rosemont, Gate, Roseglen, Deepwater, Byersville, Ruso, Amundsville, Andrews, Aurena, Blackwater
Mountrail County
New Town, Parshall, Osborn, Van Hook, Plaza, Idaho, Palermo, Sikes, White Earth, Purcell, Ross, Crane Creek, James Hill, Spring Coulee, Manitou, Myrtle, Fertile, Burke, Knife River, McGahan, Debing, McAlmond, Egan, Liberty, Cottonwood, Lostwood, Model, Osloe, Rat Lake, Howie, Shell, Sorkness, Oakland, Powers, Lowland, Wayzetta, Clearwater, Mountrail, Stave, Kickapoo, Redmond, Crowfoot, Sidonia, Alger, Austin, Bicker, Big Bend, Brookbank
Nelson County
Lakota, McVille, Michigan City, Petersburg, Aneta, Tolna, Dayton, Pekin, Hamlin, Ora, Sarnia, Lee, Leval, Nash, Dodds, Melvin, Osago, Wamduska, Forde, Nesheim, Illinois, Central, Field, Clara, Dahlen, Enterprise, Rubin, Rugh, Adler
Oliver County
Center
Pembina County
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Crystal, Carlisle, Thingvalla, La Moure, Gardar, St. Joseph, Felson, Mountain, Joliette, Midland, Lodema, Elora, Park, Bathgate, Hamilton, Canton City (Hensel), Advance, Akra, Beaulieu
Pierce County
Rugby, Meyer, Hagel, Ness, Tuscarora, Selz, Torgerson, Balta, Reno Valley, Elverum, Wolford, Jefferson, White, Elling, Rush Lake, Truman, Alexanter, Antelope Lake, Barton, Orrin
Ramsey County
Devils Lake, Creel, North Creel, South Minnewaukan, Poplar Grove, Grand Harbor, Edmore, Crary, Starkweather, Ontario, Webster, Freshwater, Stevens, Coulee, Hammer, Morris, Dry Lake, Highland Center, Sullivan, Triumph, Brocket, Klingstrup, Fancher, Northfield, Hampden, Harding, Pelican, Lillehoff, Newbre, Newland, Prospect, Royal, Lawton, Chain Lakes, De Groat, Overland, Cato, Churchs Ferry, Bartlett
Ransom County
Lisbon, Sydna, Island Park, Moore, Tuller, Shenford, Greene, Fort Ransom, Casey, Preston, Hanson, Northland, Springer, Sandoun, Isley, Coburn, McLeod, Englevale, Owego, Rosemeade, Scoville, Elliott, Aliceton, Alleghany, Bale
Renville County
Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Ensign, Hurley, Van Buren, McKinney, Colquhoun, White Ash, Rockford, Tolley, Eden Valley, Hamlet, Clay, Grassland, Hamerly, Stafford, Fairbanks, Muskego, Prescott, Prosperity, Callahan, Plain, Lockwood, Roosevelt, Ivanhoe, Grover, Grano, Loraine, Brandon
Richland County
Wahpeton, Hankinson, Lidgerwood, Wyndmere, Fairmount, Walcott, Abercrombie, Eagle, Summit, Colfax, Mooreton, Christine, Greendale, Grant, Duerr, Ibsen, Danton, Helendale, Homestead, Nansen, Liberty Grove, Waldo, Dexter, Dwight, LaMars, Devillo, Elma, Garborg, Mantador, Viking, Moran, Great Bend, Barney, West End, Freeman, Antelope, Barrie, Belford, Brandenburg, Brightwood
Rolette County
Belcourt, Rolla, Shell Valley, Green Acres, Dunseith, Rolette, East Dunseith, St. John, South Valley, Kohlmeier, Mylo
Sargent County
Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Hall, Vivian, Dunbar, Kingston, Willey, Whitestone Hill, Ransom, Cogswell, Havana, Denver, Weber, Shuman, Herman, Tewaukon, Cayuga, Jackson, Taylor, Harlem, Verner, Sargent, Marboe, De Lamere, Southwest, Bowen, Brampton
Sheridan County
McClusky, Goodrich, New Germantown/Schiller, Martin, Sperry/Goodrich, Strassburg, Rosenfield, Lincoln Dale, Prophets, Denhoff, Edgemont, Mauch, Fairview, Boone
Sioux County
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Porcupine, Solen, Menz
Slope County
Marmarth, Rainy Butte, Cash, Sand Creek, Woodberry, Amidon, Connor, Moord, Cedar Creek, Hume, Mineral Springs, Crawford, Peaceful Valley, Sheets, Mound, Bucklin, Carroll, White Lake, Hughes, Richland Center, Harper
Stark County
Steele County
Finley, Sharon, Newburgh, Colgate, Golden Lake, Primrose, Sherbrooke, Enger, Greenview, Willow Lake, Westfield, Carpenter, Easton, Franklin, Edendale, Riverside, Melrose, Hugo, Luverne, Beaver Creek, Broadlawn
Stutsman County
Jamestown, Midway, Homer, Medina, Woodbury, Fried, Streeter, Kensal, Eldridge, Spiritwood Lake, Corwin, Montpelier, Winfield, Buchanan, Lippert, Manns, Sydney, Stirton, St. Paul, Rose, Moon Lake, Sharlow, Cleveland, Edmunds, Severn, Griffin, Jim River Valley, Pipestem Valley, Durham, Hidden, Lenton, Walters, Woodworth, Gray, Pingree, Windsor, Deer Lake, Newbury, Peterson, Chicago, Courtenay, Flint, Strong, Corinne, Lowery, Sinclair, Plainview, Weld, Wadsworth, Glacier, Nogosek, Cusator, Spiritwood, Valley Spring, Marstonmoor, Germania, Lyon, Paris, Iosco, Conklin, Round Top, Gerber, Ypsilanti, Ashland, Bloom, Bloomenfield
Towner County
Cando, Rocklake, Bisbee, Mount View, Springfield, Crocus, Zion, Grainfield, Dash, Howell, Egeland, Sidney, Twin Hill, Olson, Teddy, Victor, Paulson, New City, Sorenson, Picton, Smith, Coolin, Monroe, Rock Lake, Hansboro, Maza, Virginia, Gerrard, Lansing, Perth, Armourdale, Atkins, Bethel
Traill County
Walsh County
Grafton, Park River, Hoople, Kensington, Fordville, Oakwood, Edinburg, Glenwood, Walsh Centre, Farmington, Adams, Harriston, Forest River, Lankin, Dundee, Lampton, Prairie Centre, Pisek, Golden, Rushford, Walshville, Medford, Pulaski, Tiber, Norton, Eden, Ops, Latona, Silvesta, St. Andrews, Kinloss, Vesta, Fairdale, Shepherd, Dewey, Sauter, Ardoch, Conway, Auburn, Acton
Ward County
Minot, Minot AFB, Tatman, Waterford, Nedrose, Harrison, Surrey, Burlington, Sundre, Kenmare, Kirkelie, Berthold, Eureka, Sawyer, New Prairie, Des Lacs, Freedom, Makoti, Carpio, Ruthville, McKinley, Willis, Burt, Ryder, Gasman, Rolling Green, Margaret, Rice Lake, Donnybrook, Denmark, Mayland, Maryland, Foxholm, Torning, Newman, Hilton, Lund, Passport, St. Marys, Iota Flat, Elmdale, Orlien, Spencer, Carbondale, Hiddenwood, Sauk Prairie, Vang, Shealy, Spring Lake, Cameron, Ree, Tolgen, Greenbush, Greely, Evergreen, Afton, Anna, Baden, Brillian
Wells County
Fessenden, Bowdon, Sykeston, Forward, Wells, Western, Hurdsfield, West Norway, Oshkosh, Pony Gulch, Haaland, Speedwell, South Cottonwood, Fram, Chaseley, West Ontario, Germantown, Heimdal, Bull Moose, Manfred, Norway Lake, Crystal Lake, Rusland, Johnson, Fairville, St. Anna, Woodward, Delger, Hawksnest, Cathay, Valhalla, Progress, Lynn, Silver Lake, Hamberg, Bilodeau, Bremen
Williams County
Williston, Tioga, Missouri Ridge, Pherrin, Stony Creek, Trenton, Round Prairie, Judson, Grenora, Truax, Pleasant Valley, Blacktail, McGregor, Wildrose, Hardscrabble, Twelve Mile, Buford, Sauk Valley, Epping, West Bank, Alamo, Dry Fork, Mont, Scorio, Marshall, Tyrone, Equality, Lindahl, Wheelock, Hazel, View, Winner, Springbrook, Good Luck, Farmvale, Oliver, Ellisville, Strandahl, South Meadow, Orthell, Rainbow, Champion, Bull Butte, Climax, Dublin, New Home, Rock Island, Athens, Barr Butte, Big Meadow, Big Stone, Blue Ridge, Bonetraill, Brooklyn
Ready to Get Started?
Have a boat that needs to go? Send a few photos and we will tell you whether to recover, dismantle, or dispose, with clear pricing before we lift a finger.