What happens to old boats when no longer functional? Is there a place that buys and sells the parts?

Question

I was curious what happens to old boats. Is there a business for recycling all the wires and stuff? What about the fiberglass? What can they do with it?

Answer 1

Recycling yards, junk yards and eBay.

Answer 2

There is a place in Rancho Cordova Ca. called Ship Wreck Recycling , they buy your old boat and othr things too !!