Hampstead, North Carolina

Your
vessel
doesn't
stay
sunk.

Emergency boat recovery, marine repair, and salvage operations along the coast. We bring your boat back — on time, every time.

Call Now — (910) 471-9197 Our Services
24/7
Emergency Response
Local
Hampstead-Based
Full
Recovery & Repair
Boat salvage and marine recovery operations at Category 4 Boat Salvage
Licensed & Insured

Professional marine services you can trust on the water.

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What We Do

Full-spectrum marine
recovery & repair

From emergency towing to complete restoration — we handle every aspect of boat salvage and marine repair with precision and care.

Emergency Boat Recovery

24/7 rapid response for stranded, grounded, or disabled vessels. We get you back on the water fast.

Emergency boat towing and recovery service

Marine Engine Repair

Complete engine diagnostics, overhaul, and repair for inboard and outboard motors. We restore power and performance.

Marine engine repair and servicing

Salvage & Recovery

Sunken, stranded, or storm-damaged vessels — we recover and restore them to seaworthy condition.

Boat salvage and vessel recovery operations

Hull & Structural Repair

Fiberglass, aluminum, and composite hull repair. From minor cosmetic damage to major structural restoration.

Boat hull and structural repair work

Towing & Transport

Safe vessel towing and transport for boats of all sizes. On-water assistance and overland delivery available.

Boat towing and marine transport services

Insurance Claims Help

We work directly with insurance providers to document damage, assess repairs, and streamline your claim process.

Insurance claim assistance for marine damage
Marina and boat yard at Category 4 Boat Salvage in Hampstead NC
About Us

Born on the
coast. Built to
respond.

Category 4 Boat Salvage is a Hampstead-based marine recovery and repair shop specializing in emergency boat recovery, vessel salvage, and comprehensive marine repairs.

Located on US Highway 17, we serve boaters throughout the coast — from fresh water inland lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. When your boat needs help, we're already en route.

Our team brings deep expertise in hull repair, engine service, towing, and insurance coordination. We treat every vessel as if it were our own.

Coastal
Focused Expertise
Rapid
Emergency Response
Full
Service Coverage
Local
Trusted Team
Why Category 4

Not all marine help is
created equal

When your boat is in trouble, you need more than a tow — you need a team that understands marine systems, local waters, and the urgency of the situation.

Available Around the Clock

Marine emergencies don't keep business hours. Neither do we. Call anytime.

Locally Rooted

We know these waters intimately — from Hampstead to the Cape Fear River and beyond.

Licensed & Insured

Full coverage and professional credentials. Your vessel is in safe, compliant hands.

We Treat Your Boat Like Ours

Every hull, engine, and system gets the same care and attention we'd give our own vessel.

Boat in trouble?
Call us now.

Emergency recovery, repairs, or questions — we're here for you 24/7.

(910) 471-9197 Send a Message
Get in Touch

Let's get your
boat back on
the water.

Whether it's an emergency or a scheduled repair, reach out and we'll be in touch quickly.

Location

12919 US Highway 17
Hampstead, NC 28443

Phone

(910) 471-9197

Available 24/7 for emergencies

Hours

Emergency: 24/7
Office: By appointment

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We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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