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Donate an inboard or sterndrive engine

Gas inboards and sterndrives often come out whole during a repower. A complete engine with its outdrive, risers, and controls can still be a strong donation.

Call (888) 228-7320
Looking down into the open engine hatch of a white bowrider at a black V8 sterndrive engine sitting in a clean fiberglass bilge
Start your donation here
Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

What we look at

  • Engine make, model, and displacement
  • Hours and service history
  • Outdrive model and condition
  • Exhaust manifolds and risers
  • Whether it ran when removed

Engine and outdrive together

A sterndrive engine and its matching outdrive are worth more together. If the outdrive was rebuilt or replaced, tell us when.

Makes we see often

MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, Indmar, PCM, Ilmor, Crusader, OMC Cobra, and Yamaha.

Not on the list? It is here to help you find your boat, not to limit what we take. We accept every make and model, listed or not, including rare builders and companies that closed decades ago. A donation depends on the boat's condition and paperwork, never the name on the hull, so enter yours on the form even if you do not see it here.

Questions

Do you take an outdrive by itself?

Yes, case by case. Bravo and Volvo DP drives in good shape usually qualify.

The engine froze over the winter. Is it still worth anything?

Sometimes for parts. Send photos and we will tell you honestly.

Can the engine still be in the boat?

If you are donating the boat, yes. For the engine alone, have your yard remove it first.

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
Tax paperwork
We put it to work and send your written acknowledgment.

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: Marine Equipment

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