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Donate a marine diesel engine

Marine diesels are built for long service, and a repower often removes engines with plenty of life left. With records, a used diesel can be one of the most valuable equipment donations.

Call (888) 228-7320
A used white Cummins marine diesel engine with its mount feet on wooden blocks, strapped to a shipping skid in a boatyard shop
Start your donation here
Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

What we look at

  • Make, model, and horsepower rating
  • Hours, oil analysis, and maintenance logs
  • Last major service or rebuild
  • Heat exchanger, aftercooler, and turbo condition
  • Transmission and electronics included

Removal and transport

Diesels are heavy. Your yard removes the engine and straps it to a pallet or skid, and we arrange freight from there. A matched pair from a twin-engine boat can go as one donation.

Makes we see often

Cummins, Caterpillar, Yanmar, Volvo Penta, MAN, MTU, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Perkins, Westerbeke, and Beta Marine.

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 pairs of engines?

Yes. Matched pairs from a twin-engine repower are common donations.

Are older mechanical diesels still wanted?

Often, yes. Mechanical Detroit, Cat, and Perkins engines have loyal buyers.

Do I need oil analysis?

No, but it helps. So do any logs you kept.

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