The Boat Donation Program

An alternative way to dispose of your boat

Have you thought about donating your boat?

If you are thinking of disposing of your boat because you want something larger, something smaller or simply because you are not using the vessel, there are several possible alternatives. A way that is easy and philanthropic and one that offers potential tax advantages is to donate your boat to the Clearwater Community Sailing Center Boat Donation Program. In return for the donation of your vessel, we will issue a receipt for your boat. You can relax with the knowledge that, through the proceeds of the sale of your boat, you are making it possible for youth, seniors and sailors with disabilities the experience and delights of being on the water and, at the same time, to benefit from a generous reduction of your taxable income.

What boats are suitable?

The Clearwater Community Sailing Center will consider all boats - large, small, sailing vessels, motor yachts, and even commercial boats. Because our program centers on the fast, maneuverable and, all donated boats will be sold with the proceeds going to the Association's general revenue to meet operating and capital requirements.
Click here to see donated boats for sale.

As In All Contracts, There Is The "Fine Print":

The donated boat must be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and have all necessary equipment necessary for use or resale.

The boat must be saleable at a level that exceeds the costs incurred to deliver and sell it. (For instance, if repairs are needed, we need to ensure that those costs will not exceed the realistic sale price of the donated boat.)

How Do I Go About Donating My Boat?

Call, fax or e-mail us to tell us about your boat. We will arrange to meet you and look over your boat to begin the evaluation process.

We will then arrange a professional survey and mechanical inspection, to obtain a value that will appear as a charitable receipt for you. We will also arrange for all documentation. Once you have transferred title to the Clearwater Community Saiilng Center, we will facilitate the delivery of your boat to the Sailing Center to be sold.

We will look after insurance, mortgage or storage, any cleaning or painting required and brokerage costs. Finally, we will issue you a receipt for your vessel as a charitable donation.

Now, wasn't that easy!