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For boat dealers

Not every trade-in is worth reconditioning. Donation gives your customers another option for the old boat, and gives you one less boat on the lot that you did not want.

Call (888) 228-7320
New blue and white boats tied side by side at a dealer's waterfront dock in warm evening light, with a low showroom with large black-framed windows and sportfishing boats beyond
Start your donation here
Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

For customers buying new

When the trade-in offer is low, some customers would rather donate the old boat and take the deduction. You can point them to us, and we handle pickup from their home or your lot.

For dealer-owned inventory

If your business owns an aged unit, a donation is possible. The tax treatment for business inventory differs from personal property, so talk with your accountant first.

How pickup works

We pick up from the dealership or the customer's location. Pickup is free, and timing depends on transporter availability.

Trade-ins you would rather not take

Some trade-ins cost more to recondition than they bring at wholesale. Pointing the customer to donation keeps the sale moving without an unwanted unit on your lot.

Aged inventory

Units that have sat for several seasons tie up floor space and financing. Talk with your accountant about how donating business inventory affects your books.

Pickup from the dealership

We can pick up from your lot during business hours. Tell us the service entrance and who will release the boat.

Questions

Can we refer customers without paperwork of our own?

Yes. The customer works with us directly.

Do you accept boats that need significant repairs?

Sometimes, if they still have resale value. We review each one.

Do you offer referral fees?

No.

Can the customer donate the boat before taking delivery of a new one?

Yes, as long as the customer still owns and can sign for the old boat.

Do you take nonrunning trade-ins?

Often, if they still have resale value.

How a donation works

1
Tell us about the boat
A short form or one phone call.
2
We review it and call
An honest answer, usually within a business day.
3
Free pickup
A member of our trusted transport team works around your schedule.
4
Sale and tax paperwork
We sell it and send your Form 1098-C.

What your donation supports

Net proceeds fund Boats with Causes' charitable programs across the country.

Housing and shelter Veterans Children and youth Family relief Disaster relief Medical hardship

Start your boat donation

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

BWC Donation: General (guides, states, main pages)

Free pickup by our trusted transport team · We handle title transfer and tax paperwork · No cost to you