Powerboats & Cruisers
Bowriders, center consoles, express cruisers, cuddy cabins, pontoon boats, and fishing vessels.
Official 501(c)(3) Boat Donation Program
Donate Your Boat to Charity With Clear, Honest Guidance
Stop paying ongoing marina slip fees, winter storage, and insurance. Whether running or non-running, Boats for Charity provides an effortless, transparent way to donate powerboats, sailboats, yachts, PWCs, and trailers while receiving compliant IRS tax deduction documentation.
Start Your Free Boat Donation Review
Share the basics now. Our team reviews your vessel, answers questions, and explains exact next steps.
Call Toll-Free: (855) 557-3703 or complete the fast intake form:
Why Donating Your Boat is Smarter Than Selling
Selling a used watercraft privately often turns into months of wasted time: fielding lowball offers, paying ongoing marina slip fees, renewing insurance, and arranging test drives for unvetted buyers. When you donate through Boats for Charity, you bypass the headache entirely.
As an Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 41-2487552) serving donors nationwide, our mission is to turn unused watercraft into resources that directly support charitable community programs and families in need.
Types of Vessels We Accept
Whether your boat is in turnkey condition or has been in dry storage for years, we review each vessel individually across all categories:
Sailboats & Catamarans
Day sailors, coastal cruisers, bluewater cruising yachts, and multihulls with standing rigging.
Yachts & Commercial Craft
Motor yachts, sportfishers, trawlers, USCG-documented craft, and commercial workboats.
PWCs & Trailers
Jet skis, Sea-Doos, WaveRunners, and single/tandem/triple-axle marine trailers.
Need Guidance on IRS Tax Deductions?
Under IRS rules, charitable deductions for donated vehicles and boats are generally based on the smaller of gross sales proceeds or fair market value. Read our comprehensive guide to Form 1098-C.
Read the Complete Boat Donation Tax Deduction Guide →Common Boat Donation Questions
Can I donate a boat that does not run?
You may submit a non-running boat for review. Acceptance depends on condition, ownership, location, storage, and salvage/parts viability.
Do I need the boat title before I ask?
You can ask even if paperwork is incomplete. Tell us what title, registration, USCG documentation, or lien records you have. See our titleless boat donation guide.
How is the tax deduction calculated?
Under IRS Form 1098-C rules, if your donated boat sells for over $500, your deduction is generally the smaller of the gross sale proceeds or fair market value. Read our IRS tax deduction guide.
Donation or private sale?
Compare time, slip costs, tax benefits, and paperwork in our boat donation vs. selling comparison.
Ready to Turn Your Boat Into a Blessing?
Start your free, no-obligation review today or speak directly with our team.