Donate marine engines, parts, and yacht equipment
Repowers and refits leave behind good engines, electronics, toys, and furniture. If it still has value, Boats with Causes can put it to work, from a single outboard to the full list from a yacht refit.
Equipment we accept
Is my equipment worth donating?
We review every equipment donation case by case. Brand, model, age, hours, and whether it works decide most of the answer. Engines and generators with service records, current-model electronics, and anything still in the box usually qualify.
Complete is better than partial. An outboard with its controls, harness, and propeller, or a generator with its sound shield and panel, is worth far more than the same unit stripped.
A whole refit list can be one donation. Tell us everything that came off the boat and we will tell you which items we can take.
Not sure? Call (888) 228-7320 and describe it. That is often the fastest answer.
How pickup works for equipment
Most equipment is already off the boat by the time you call. A few details make pickup simple. Pickup is free, and timing depends on both sides' availability: sometimes a couple of days, sometimes a couple of weeks.
Paperwork for equipment
Most equipment has no title. Your paperwork is a list of what you donated, with serial numbers where they exist, and a written acknowledgment from Boats with Causes.
Some states title or register outboard motors, and larger tenders are registered boats. Our outboard motor titles guide explains what to look for.
State-by-state rules are in our state guides. Lost the title? Read donating a boat without a title.
The tax deduction
Equipment and parts are not boats, so Form 1098-C does not apply. You receive a written acknowledgment from Boats with Causes listing what you donated.
If your noncash donations total more than $500 for the year, you file IRS Form 8283. Items or groups of similar items worth more than $5,000 usually need a qualified appraisal.
We do not provide tax or legal advice. Consult your own advisor.
Read the tax guideBrands we see often
Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Honda, MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, Caterpillar, Cummins, MAN, MTU, Yanmar, ZF, Twin Disc, Kohler, Onan, Northern Lights, Fischer Panda, Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad, Lowrance, Dometic, Marine Air, Cruisair, Seakeeper, Seabob, Fliteboard, Lift, Zodiac, AB, Highfield, Williams, Lewmar, Maxwell, and many more.
Not on the list? It is here to help you, not to limit what we take. We review equipment from every maker, listed or not. Enter yours on the form even if you do not see it here.
Marine equipment donation questions
Is there a minimum value?
No fixed minimum. We review each donation case by case and tell you quickly whether we can take it.
Can you take a whole refit list at once?
Yes. Send the list and photos, and one pickup can take everything we accept.
The engine came off a boat I already sold. Is that a problem?
No. Equipment can be donated on its own, separate from any boat.
Start your marine equipment 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