Derelict Boat Removal
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to those who contributed to the GoFundMe site. Those contributions helped address the additional materials, tools, and fuel needed to remove the boats. All other equipment and tools were provided by the (3) volunteers who diligently worked on this project. Our president wishes to extend thanks to his (2) partners in this work. They wish to remain anonymous.
2023: These abandoned boats were recovered in 2023. Click on link to view pictures.
2024: There are (2) 30+ft house boats that have been sunken on these shorelines for many years.
Great progress has been achieved despite challenging water level swings and weather conditions.
2025: Significant water level shifts this winter season prevented the completion of this work, but progress has been made. This project will be completed during the next low pool cycle in late 2025. Click to view pictures of boats in current state
Boat 1 :
What has been accomplished?
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Remaining superstructure removed
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Plumbing removed
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Flooring removed
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Glass removed
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(2) fuel tanks and fuel delivery system removed
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Starting battery removed
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Boat hull lifted and stabilized for future cutting process
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With the support of NLP and River Keepers the majority of the removed debris has been hauled off the lake
Boat 2:
What has been accomplished?
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The majority of superstructure removed
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With the support of NLP and River Keepers the majority of the removed debris has been hauled off the lake
Overall lake betterment:
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(2) 30 yard dumpsters filled mainly with the debris removed from these abandoned houseboats has been removed from Norris Lake.
2025: In 2024 NLPA Volunteers committed to dismantle and remove (2) sunken house boats from Norris Lake. To accomplish this work Norris Lake needed to be at its historically low winter pool to access and remove the boat structures and associated hulls. Significant water level shifts this winter season prevented the completion of this work, but there has been some work completed. The entire project will be completed during the next low pool cycle in late 2025.
