Ready to put your boat to good use?
If selling has been difficult, donating can be a straightforward way to help support families and community programs through Boats for Charity.
Start Your Free Boat Donation
Simply tell us about your boat. We’ll review it, answer your questions, and guide you through the donation process.
📞 Call Now: (855) 557-3703 or fill out the quick form below
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Donate Your Boat With Confidence
- ✔ Boats considered in many conditions
- ✔ Convenient local pickup coordination
- ✔ Clear donation documentation
- ✔ Guided donation review
When Your Boat Has Become a Burden
You are not alone, and you do not have to keep carrying the cost and worry. Donation can be a clear, dignified way to close this chapter while helping others.
Done paying for a boat you no longer use?
Your donation can help turn an unused boat into funding for people who need support, while we help you through the details.
Are you ready to move on?
Whether you are downsizing, settling an estate, or closing a long chapter of ownership, we help make the handoff simple and meaningful.
How It Works — 3 Clear Steps
We keep the process straightforward, personal, and focused on helping you move forward.
Tell us about your boat
Share your name and phone number, with email optional. We follow up to gather any boat details needed for the next step.
We guide the process
If your boat is accepted, we handle marketing, review buyer interest, and manage the sale process.
Local pickup & paperwork
We coordinate convenient local pickup and title transfer, and you receive your official charitable tax documentation.
Looking for full vessel requirements and step-by-step guidance? Explore our dedicated Donate a Boat program page.
Why Boat Owners Choose Us
- Relief: reduce the stress of ongoing storage, moorage, and maintenance costs.
- Clarity: a short intake, clear next steps, and no chasing buyers.
- Human help: call (855) 557-3703 if you would rather talk than fill out a form.
- Transparent: clear communication and compliant paperwork from start to finish.
- Many conditions: running or not, we review your vessel case by case.
- Meaningful impact: proceeds support charitable community programs.
What We Accept
Powerboats, sailboats, cruisers, yachts, PWCs, trailers, and USCG-documented vessels — running or not — may be considered. Clean title preferred; we review ownership, liens, condition, location, storage, and access during intake. Learn more on our boat donation review page or call us.
Recently Donated
A look at boat donations recently completed through Boats for Charity.
Currently for sale
Our Donated Boats on eBay
Donated vessels are listed publicly on eBay under our seller account, so you can see what is available right now. Completed sales help fund the charitable programs we support.
Browse the boats available today
Listings change as boats are donated and sold, so the eBay page is always the most current view of our inventory.
- ✔ Powerboats, sailboats, cruisers, PWCs, and trailers
- ✔ Photos, condition notes, and pricing on every listing
- ✔ Proceeds support families and community programs
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Our Mission
Boats for Charity turns donated boats into resources that strengthen families and communities. We keep the process simple and transparent, then direct proceeds toward our charitable mission and community programs, so every vessel can carry hope a little farther.
Turning Boats into Blessings isn’t just our tagline; it’s our promise: clear communication, compliant paperwork, and compassionate impact with every completed donation. Nobody within Boats for Charity receives salary or hourly compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost me anything to donate?
No. There is no charge to request a review or complete an accepted donation through us. You remain responsible for storage, moorage, insurance, security, liens, and other owner obligations until the authorized transfer is complete.
Will you take a boat that doesn’t run?
Often, yes. We review powerboats, sailboats, cruisers, yachts, PWCs, trailers, and non-running vessels case by case. When in doubt, send it in or call us.
Do I need to retitle to the nonprofit?
Not based on an initial inquiry. If your boat is accepted, our team provides step-by-step transfer instructions and coordinates local pickup and title completion seamlessly.
What deduction do I get?
You receive applicable transaction records, including Form 1098-C when required. Under IRS rules, your deduction is generally the smaller of gross sale proceeds or fair market value. Consult a qualified tax professional about your specific tax situation.
How fast is the process?
Timing varies. Ownership records, the information provided, storage and access, market interest, and the individual review all affect the process. We keep you updated along the way.
What if I still have questions?
Call us at (855) 557-3703 or send your details through the form above and a real person will reach out.
Ready to Turn Your Boat Into a Blessing?
Simply tell us about your boat. We’ll review it, answer your questions, and guide you through the donation process.