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Donate sails, rigging, and deck hardware

New sails or a deck refit leave behind gear that other sailors need. Sails in usable shape, winches, windlasses, and spars all have buyers.

Call (888) 228-7320
A used white Dacron mainsail with a stitched corner patch and stainless ring sliding out of a navy sail bag on a wooden floor, two chrome self-tailing winches beside it
Start your donation here
Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

What we look at

  • Sail maker, type, and measurements
  • Cloth condition, UV damage, and repairs
  • Winch and windlass brand and size
  • Spars, booms, and furlers
  • Anchors, chain, and rode

Makes we see often

North Sails, Doyle, Quantum, UK Sailmakers, Harken, Lewmar, Andersen, Maxwell, Profurl, Furlex, Rocna, and Mantus.

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 need sail measurements?

Yes if you have them. Luff, leech, and foot are usually written at the tack.

Do you take anchors and chain?

Yes, case by case. Name-brand anchors in good shape usually qualify.

Do you take a whole mast?

Sometimes. Tell us the length and where it is.

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