Donate a boat in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania boating ranges from Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie in the northwest to Raystown Lake, Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos, and the Susquehanna, Allegheny, and Delaware rivers.
Pennsylvania rules for a boat donation
Titles and registration
The PA Fish and Boat Commission titles and registers boats. Many motorized boats are titled.
Trailers
Trailers are titled and registered through PennDOT.
Unpowered boats
Some unpowered boats need launch permits instead of registration.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. 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 Pennsylvania title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.
What Pennsylvania boat owners call us about
Pocono lake homes
Boats at Wallenpaupack vacation homes.
Erie fishing boats
Walleye boats from Presque Isle.
Barns and garages
Boats stored inside for years.
Boats we pick up in Pennsylvania
We also pick up every other kind of boat in Pennsylvania. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Boating in Pennsylvania: seasons and storage
The season
The season runs May to October.
Storage and carrying costs
Winter storage is standard. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical Pennsylvania donation
A pontoon or fishing boat. We accept every other kind of boat here too.
Pennsylvania by region
Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.
Pennsylvania boat donation questions
Is my trailer titled in Pennsylvania?
Usually, through PennDOT.
Where do I get a duplicate boat title?
The PA Fish and Boat Commission.
Can you pick up from a Pittsburgh marina?
Yes.
When is the best time of year to donate a boat in Pennsylvania?
Fall, before winterization and 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 Pennsylvania boat donation
Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.
Free pickup by our trusted transport team · We handle title transfer and tax paperwork · No cost to you
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