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Donate a boat in New Hampshire

New Hampshire boating means Lake Winnipesaukee first, with Squam, Sunapee, and Newfound close behind, plus a short but busy Seacoast around Portsmouth and Rye Harbor.

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New Hampshire rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
Visit the agency site
Registration
The New Hampshire DMV registers boats. Titles depend on the boat; we confirm with you.
Out-of-state owners
Many Winnipesaukee boats belong to Massachusetts owners and are registered there.
Trailers
Trailers are registered through the DMV.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. If the boat was never retitled after a sale, or the owner has passed away, tell us and we will point you to the right forms.
Coast Guard documented vessels
Documented boats transfer through the National Vessel Documentation Center with a bill of sale, not a New Hampshire title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What New Hampshire boat owners call us about

Lake-house boats
Boats left with a sold camp.
Winter storage on the lake
Owners paying marina storage.
Classic wooden boats
Runabouts from family camps.

Boats we pick up in New Hampshire

Motorboats Runabouts, bowriders, and classic wooden boats. Sailboats Sailboats on Winnipesaukee. Fishing boats Seacoast center consoles.
We also pick up every other kind of boat in New Hampshire. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Yachts Center consoles Houseboats Commercial boats Personal watercraft Classic boats Ski and wake boats Boat trailers Marine equipment

Boating in New Hampshire: seasons and storage

The season
The season runs June to September.
Storage and carrying costs
Many boats are stored at lake marinas over winter. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical New Hampshire donation
A runabout or classic wooden boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

New Hampshire by region

Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.

Lake Winnipesaukee
Wolfeboro, Meredith, and Alton Bay.
Lakes Region
Squam, Newfound, and Winnisquam.
Sunapee
Western New Hampshire.
Seacoast
Portsmouth and Rye Harbor.

New Hampshire boat donation questions

My boat is on Winnipesaukee but registered in Massachusetts. Which rules apply?

Massachusetts, since that is where it is registered. We follow those rules for the paperwork.

Can you pick up a classic wooden boat from a lake camp?

Yes. Classic runabouts from Winnipesaukee camps are common donations. Tell us about the wood and the engine.

Can you pick up from a marina winter storage building?

Yes, during the marina's working hours, since its forklift or trailer crew usually brings the boat out.

When is the best time of year to donate a boat in New Hampshire?

At fall haul-out on the lakes, before winter storage. That said, you can donate any time of year.

State rules change. We confirm current requirements when we handle your paperwork. We do not provide tax or legal advice.

Start your New Hampshire boat donation

Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.

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