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The BoatU.S. Foundation counts on donations to keep our boating programs afloat. One way to make a difference is to donate your boat. We will ensure the donation process - from handling the paperwork to picking up the boat - runs smoothly. In addition, donors can be sure that their donation will go to programs that help keep boating a safe and enjoyable pastime for generations to come. Please consider donating your boat and receive the maximum legal tax deduction.

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• Donations for use "where most needed" (or left undesignated) give us the most flexibility to ensure every gift is used in the most effective way. Our spending is limited to Board-approved programs and purchases.
• Donations can be directed towards schooner maintenance and upgrade projects . These will prolong the life of our schooners Pacific Swift and Pacific Grace, and enhance the  trainee experience and safety. Pacific Swift is in need of a foredeck replacement (aft deck is already done) and Pacific Grace needs about 14 hull planks replaced.
• Donations can be designated to bursaries for young people with financial needs or those going through challenging life situations.

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Consider the win-win of donating it instead!  

Breeze provides a quick and easy alternative to the hassle of selling a boat.  

Feel good knowing the proceeds are going to programs that benefit people with physical disabilities.  

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We understand that there’s a little sadness in parting with your boat, regardless of the reason.  That’s why we work hard to ensure the donation process is easy! 

• You tell us you have a boat you want to donate.
• We set up a call to learn more about the boat, walk you through the process and answer any questions.
• If the boat being donated meets the criteria for Breeze, we arrange for a marine survey to be performed on your vessel at a mutually convenient time. The survey will confirm the condition of the boat and provide its fair market value. If you’re unhappy with the number, you’re under no obligation to proceed. 
• We draw up all the transfer paperwork, and your part is done once signed!  
• We arrange to have the vessel moved from its current moorage.  
• Then, we do all the hard work of selling the vessel and use the proceeds to continue making it possible for people with disabilities to make those cherished memories on the water.  

Quick   Call us today. Close the boat donation process a few days later. It’s that easy! 

No Hassle Avoid the time, effort and financial investment needed to find a buyer. 

End the Ongoing Expense   Moorage, insurance, brokerage and more; all things you will no longer have to worry about. 

Support Your Community   Your boat will help us bring the freedom of sailing to people with disabilities using adapted sailboats.  Click here to learn why that is important!   

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Adriaan 236-521-5047 [email protected], are you interested in buying a bo at.

ASABC benefits from the sale of the boats below.

Your purchase will help us bring the freedom of sailing to people with disabilities.

We set our asking price at the fair market value of the boat as determined by a recent independent Marine Surveyor.

Every penny you spend on your boat will benefit people with disabilities in your community by providing adapted sailing programs through the Adaptive Sailing Association of British Columbia. 

Learn more about the impact of your purchase.

We call that a win-win.

Call Adriaan today!  236-521-5047

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1980 Gulf Commander Custom Sedan | 50ft

$195,900 (USD $146,280) | Richmond, British Columbia | Listing Broker Michael Locke 604 377 3418

This one owner Gulf Commander was custom built for this owner and has many differences from other Gulf Commanders. It has 3 staterooms and raised side decks for more interior space, Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, anchor winch and davit. 2 Tenders, etc.

THIS COULD MAKE A GREAT LIVE A BOARD | CUSTOM BOATHOUSE ALSO AVAILABLE $95,000

“Ladyhawke I” 1993 Roberts | 38ft | SOLD

$49,900 | Vancouver, British Columbia

“Ladyhawke I” is an extremely well-built Bruce Roberts design, steel-hulled 38ft sailboat. Her interior is warm and inviting, featuring rich Cherry cabinetry and solid wood moldings, built to a high standard. This vessel is offshore capable, with her solid hull design, sound rig, and safe cockpit configuration and extensive equipment list. She would also make a great liveaboard due to her comfortable, bright interior.

A few key features to highlight: full battened mainsail, furling genoa, staysail, full electronic suite, electric windlass, hard dodger/bimini, diesel interior heat, warm, dry and clean interior, dinghy davits, dinghy and outboard.

1990 C&C Plus | 35.5ft | SOLD

$72,900 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Listing Broker Michael Locke 604 377 3418

A popular 34+ C&C with a nice layout and assumable moorage. 1990 sloop monohull with inboard Yanmar diesel engine, depth sounder, radar, wind speed and direction, autopilot, radio, compass, GPS, and VHF. Inside equipment includes electric bilge pump, oven, microwave oven, hot water, refrigerator, battery charger, and shore power inlet.

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Sailboat getting the boot from Lac Leamy decades after wreck

Some parts will be preserved in a museum.

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A sailboat that sank in Gatineau's Lake Leamy more than 40 years ago will finally get removed from the water and live on, partially, in a museum, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

The Ville de Vanier, also known as the Jean Richard, was a large boat built in 1959. In August 1983, it sank in the western Quebec lake after a fire and has remained there ever since. 

The wreck was labelled a "potential vessel of concern" in 2019 while a risk assessment flagged safety hazards for pedestrians and boaters and stated the vessel should be removed.

The Canadian Coast Guard told Radio-Canada it received permission to do that in February 2023 but was waiting on funding.

Divers from MVC Océan, a Trois-Rivières company, will begin dismantling the wreck on Monday.

Some parts of the boat have been buried in the sediment over time. Those sections won't be removed "to reduce the impact on the seabed," according to the coast guard .   

Once it's out of the water, most pieces of the wreck will be recycled or go to certified material treatment centres, Pierre Nellis, Fisheries and Oceans Canada's chief intervention officer, told Radio-Canada in French.

But Hubert Desgagnés, a volunteer scientific advisor at the Musée maritime de Charlevoix , told Radio-Canada he will  identify a few pieces to be preserved and brought back to the museum.

Nellis said the wreck is expected to be gone by Sept. 30 but added the work could take a few extra days.

With files from Gabrielle Huston and Radio-Canada's Alexandra Angers and Mario DeCiccio

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Welcome to the nicest national 501-C-3 NON-PROFIT boat donation center in the USA. Our charity workers are on hand six days a week to answer all your questions. We accept boats and yachts from all across America. We are very selective about the causes that we serve. We also allow our donors to designate other causes and charities that benefit from their yacht, boat or jet ski donation. Your boat donation enables us to produce life-changing values-based children's books & animations as well as uplifting media for teenagers. When you Donate a Boat, YOU REALLY MAKE a Difference in people's lives!

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Many people have called Boat Angel requesting information inquiring about the process of donating their boat to charity. Recently a man called from Orlando, Florida area about his donated Seidelman Sailboat. He wanted to know about the free vacation package we offered and how he would receive his tax form. We told him that the tax form was sent to him immediately after the sale of the boat. The IRS requires us to sell the donation boats within six months of receipt but our process moves it up to about 14 business days. It doesn't matter to us whether it is a fishing boat with a broken engine or a small yacht; we treat every boat donation the same. Some of the donors ask if we accept cars and they ask if our car donations are managed the same way. The process for cars is the same the same charity programs benefit when we process cars. We photograph the vehicles and the donors receive a free vacation and IRS tax receipt. So whether you are in Florida or across the USA in California we will handle your boat donation with care and expertise.

Canada’s plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine is still spinning its wheels

A Canadian Armed Forces Coyote armoured surveillance vehicle drives at Kandahar Airbase in Kandahar, Afghanistan on Tuesday February 5, 2002. The Department of National Defence said last year that it's taking 195 LAV II Bisons and 149 Coyote armoured reconnaissance vehicles out of service. (Kevin Frayer/The Canadian Press)

Photo: La Presse canadienne / KEVIN FRAYER

More than 9 months after the vehicles were transferred, Ottawa and an Ontario firm are still negotiating

A plan to rebuild and modernize two dozen decommissioned Canadian light armoured vehicles for donation to Ukraine is stuck in bureaucratic limbo more than nine months after the defence department handed the vehicles over to an Ontario company that specializes in restoration, CBC News has learned.

Defence Minister Bill Blair signed off on the transfer last January. He said negotiations between Armatec Survivability in Dorchester, Ont., and the Canadian Commercial Credit Corporation (CCC), an arm of the federal government, are still ongoing.

News of the holdup comes after Canada announced earlier this month that it would send Ukraine almost 100 retired armoured vehicle chassis, which can only be used for spare parts.

Ukraine has been quietly pushing Canada to complete the deal with Armatec. It hopes that U.S. interest in the company's restoration techniques can open up access to thousands of retired American military armoured vehicles. 

Blair declined to identify the obstacles that are preventing the deal from going forward, citing the confidentiality of contract talks.

Defence Minister Bill Blair says there are 'unresolved issues' in negotiations between Armatec and the government.

Photo: The Canadian Press / Sean Kilpatrick

He was more cautious about the Armatec proposal, saying Canada, the United States and other allies routinely discuss Ukraine's tank and troop carrier needs through a NATO coalition.

Blair was asked directly whether GDLS-Canada opposed the Armatec bid.

They've never mentioned to me any opposition to that, but the only thing I talk about with GDLS is the delivery of the things that we're buying from them, he said.

They have never suggested to me any concerns about any other approach to this issue that the Government of Canada may take. It's never come up in conversation, and, quite frankly, I've never sought their opinion.

Over the last several months, lobbyists for GDLS-Canada have been meeting with government officials, including senior members of Blair's staff and opposition members of Parliament. The federal lobbyist register identified 14 separate meetings since January on a range of procurement issues.

General Dynamics Land Systems Canada was asked for comment on the Armatec proposal and declined to answer. Instead, it referred to a written statement about its long-standing relationship with the Canadian government.

General Dynamics is a strategic industrial partner for the Government of Canada and has, for over 47 years, proudly worked in close co-operation with the Canadian Armed Forces, said spokesperson Jay Hancock, CDLS-Canada manager of corporate affairs.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is proud to support the Government of Canada in its efforts to provide military aid, including Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV).

A new armoured combat support vehicle (ACSV), constructed by General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada. (Department of National Defence)

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Canada donated new 39 ACSVs to Ukraine and is in the process of procuring and delivering an additional 50 of the troop carriers, including ones that can be used as ambulances.

The Canadian Commercial Credit Corporation was asked for comment. It said that it's bound by certain confidentiality obligations and could not disclose much about the project, or the reasons for the delay.

Based on instructions from the Department of National Defence (DND), CCC is currently in discussions with Armatec Survivability Corp. regarding a potential purchase by the Government of Canada for donation to Ukraine, said Susannah Denovan-Fortier, senior director of marketing and communications at CCC, in a written statement.

CCC is an executing agency for the delivery of Canada's in-kind aid to foreign governments. For all projects, CCC balances the need to work as quickly as possible while ensuring we respect our due diligence process and government guidelines.

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A self-sustaining private island in Canada that can only be reached by boat or helicopter is for sale

• An island off the coast of Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada, is for sale for $7.3 million.
• Strum Island has a luxurious lodge and amenities for guests who want to escape a stressful world.
• The current owner won't be able to spend as much time there and has listed it for $7.3 million.

A private island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, is on the market at $9.95 million Canadian dollars, or about $7.3 million.

Strum Island is home to a luxurious lodge, and visitors can use the grounds for hunting, sailing, or just entertaining family and friends.

The 10-acre property is one of over 350 islands in Mahone Bay, which is about an hour's drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The current owner, Richard Goldenberg, told Business Insider that people currently pay to stay on the island like they do for a hotel.

Goldenberg said that the original developer thought Strum Island was beautiful — one of the few spots from which you could see and easily access the nearby town of Mahone Bay.

According to listing agent Mariana Cowan, of Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty, the property was conceived by its original owner as an escape from 9/11-era fears and stresses.

"That was the initial reason why he built the home, post-9/11, to have that getaway. That was very important to him as the initial developer of the property," Cowan told the National Post . "That is how it came about — to build this wonderful property as a safe haven."

Goldenberg also noted that whoever purchases the island could live there if they wanted to.

It's one of the closest islands to the mainland, making it ideal for anyone who doesn't want to be too far from civilization. But because of some of the island's features — from gardens to fishing opportunities — you might not ever have to leave.

Take a look a this luxurious getaway in Canada.

The developer purchased Strum Island in 2001 and started construction on the lodge in 2003.

The seawall was the first major step in construction. It's made up of a circle of five- to 10-ton boulders that surround the island.

The property took about 16 years to complete.

After construction finished in 2019, Goldenberg became a partner.

One of the obstacles to building on an island is that you must travel back and forth between the mainland for materials and supplies.

"Most of the stuff comes in on a barge," Goldenberg said. "The barge loads up the building material, brings it over to the island, and then it's used for construction."

The main lodge is 9,500 square feet.

The lodge has six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

There is also a two-story guest house.

There's another building on the island that has two apartments used for staff, according to Goldenberg, that can also be used to house even more guests.

The staff were provided by the property management and did cleaning, laundry, and cooking.

The island is only a three-minute boat ride from the mainland.

The town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, one of the closest access points to the mainland, can be seen from the island.

Nearby Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, which is classified as a historic site by UNESCO, is only a 12-minute drive away from the dock on the mainland.

The property is being sold with two boats included, the listing says.

All the furniture is also included in the purchase price.

If you want an even faster mode of transport, there’s a helicopter landing pad on the island.

Strum Island is about 70 miles from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the closest major airport.

There’s an undersea cable connecting the island to the mainland’s power grid.

There are also propane generators to provide backup electricity just in case the power goes out.

The property has its own well, so visitors are not reliant on the mainland for water.

There's an aquifer under the island that supplies the island with water.

There's a sewage system underground as well.

There are also gardens to grow your own food.

There are over 50,000 plants on the island and a greenhouse on the property as well as a vegetable garden with blackberries, strawberries, and more.

Fishing also provides another way to secure food without traveling to the mainland.

"There are an abundant number of different species of fish there at different times of the year that can easily be caught from there," Goldenberg said.

"There are fishing companies that will be happy to pick up guests right up the island and take them out for day trips to go fishing," he added.

If the weather gets turbulent, there are double-paned windows to protect from wind.

There are also three different types of heating systems in case it gets chilly.

The average annual temperature in Mahone Bay is 64 degrees.

"The current it has comes from the south, so it's probably a little bit cooler than Cape Cod," Goldenberg said.

Goldenberg and his two partners are selling the lodge because of a lack of time to visit.

They're involved in another construction project in California and won't have time to be on the island for the next few years.

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Your Guide to a Charitable Boat Donation: All Things You Need to Consider When Donating Your Boat or Vessel to Charity

Are you considering donating your boat, yacht, or PWC (Personal Watercraft) in the best and most beneficial way possible? Do you want to avoid any possible issues and have the best financial outcome available? Here’s your guide on how to donate any boat to a nonprofit and benefit from the tax deduction that comes with it.

1. Stop Paying Maintenance, Insurance, Taxes & Slip Fees immediately! 2. Find the best charitable organization that fits your giving needs. 3. Get an idea of how a charity might use Your Boat Donation For and how that can benefit you. 4. Understand the Kind of Tax Deduction You can receive from a charity boat donation. 5. Assess the difference between Charitable Organizations that have experience with these types of maritime donations and others that do not. 6. Compare between Local vs Larger Charitable Organizations 7. Protect yourself against Liability with proper documentation. 8. How The Giving Center and Charity Boats Can Help you. 9. Learn how to resolve issues regarding any missing Paperwork

Boats are terrific things. The feelings you get of outright leisure and excitement when you are out on the water has many benefits to the soul. Well what about when you are not using your boat? If you could use it to save a life, would you do it? Let’s face it, the costs of storage in marinas, or leaving your boat outside exposed to elements of the waters can leave a strain on your wallet as well as your mind. As concern rises over transferring invasive species, it becomes even more complicated to take your boat anywhere you want to these days. This has left so many owners to look into donating boats to charity.

So how about doing something amazing with it? Throughout the years, donating boats to charity has become a great way to make an impact in the world. Additionally it will also qualify for a tax deduction. That boat just sitting around can actually help make life better for children and can save you money on insuring a boat that never gets used. It is a win-win! While all this is nice, if this is not your first time, you will probably already know how to donate a boat. However, if you are considering donating for your first, there are some things to know. Throughout the years, boat donation has become increasingly confusing, and this partially is down due to changes in the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tax laws governing charitable donations. Gifting your boat to a nonprofit charity can be a remarkable gift used to help others. However, if not done correctly, it can turn into confusion and financial mess. Let’s look at a breakdown on how to donate a boat, and bring you a step closer to help others.

1. STOP PAYING MAINTENANCE, TAXES & SLIP FEES ASAP

When you first donate your boat, you have to make sure costs are immediately stopped. When you donate to a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization, you are no longer obligated to pay operating costs attached to the boat itself. That is of course, after the appraisal is done and you are provided with a major gift receipt from the charity itself. It’s time to say adios to the costs of operating, crew, dockage, insurance, maintenance, and anything else your boat would have otherwise swiped out of your wallet.

2. FIND A FITTING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

Before beginning your journey in boat donation, you need to ensure that the usage will be properly logged, and that they will make those logs available to you in the event that the IRS audits your claimed deduction. In this event, it can be very useful to you if you are able to provide logs that authenticate the charity’s usage. When you donate your boat, the charity must provide you with a 1098-C form and a written acknowledgement, within thirty days of the donation. This is an integral part of claiming market value. The 1098-C form indicates the vessel will not be sold prior to significant intervening use or material improvement. When donating boats to charity, it can provide you with great satisfaction. It helps you support a cause you are passionate about, and it can also be a good source of support for a nonprofit while it is in use, or later on when they manage to sell it. To find out more on everything needed in order to donate your boat to charity and the tax deductions involved, click here for more information directly from the IRS themselves.

3. UNDERSTAND WHAT CHARITIES USE YOUR BOAT DONATION FOR

• 1. Used for outings for at-risk students
• 2. Motivates at-risk youths to turn their life around by giving them the responsibility of cleaning or detailing boats
• 3. Teaches at-risk youth skills
• 4. Provides special breaks for young cancer careers and sailing weekends for youngsters recovering from cancer to help them regain their confidence
• 5. Used to raise money for charity in races
• 1. Water projects for those that do not have a clean water supply
• 2. Investing in education for children
• 3. Working with schools to prevent exploitation, human trafficking, and suicide
• 4. Investing in the community
• 5. Funds raised from boat sales may be allocated into housing for the less fortunate
• 6. It helps put a smile on faces by funding family weekends, residential programs, counseling services, alternative education, foster care, and more

4. KNOW WHAT KIND OF TAX DEDUCTION YOU WILL RECEIVE

In order to maximize any tax deductions you may take, it is vital to claim the ‘’fair market value’’ of your boat. To do so, you can obtain an appraisal from a certified marine surveyor or appraiser. They are usually moderated by the listing or selling prices of other boats in comparison. When doing so, ensure you the surveyor know of any modifications, additions, or equipment replacements that may substantiate an increased valuation. For any boat donation appraised over $5000, the IRS states that an appraisal is required. Furthermore, The IRS requires the charity to label the boat as ‘’significant intervening use’’ in their regularly conducted activities. If not, it will be liquidated by the nonprofit in less than 3 years from the date of donation. This means that the IRS could restrict your deduction to the amount the charity can receive for the boat donation.

5. EVALUATE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIRD-PARTY VS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

If you are not familiar with the term, a third-party fundraiser is when a nonprofit relies on its supporters, businesses, and community members in order to create fundraising campaigns that benefit particular nonprofits. They can come in the form of businesses donating a portion of the proceeds of their sales, restaurant nights, and many other variations of the two. According to a recent report 89% of donors said they would be more inclined to donate when working directly with a nonprofit charity. However, only 19% stated they would be likely to donate by using third-party fundraising platforms. Issues concerning honesty and transparency have for some time been considered barriers to giving. When you provide a donor journey that is seamless through a dedicated website, not only can you attract more donations, but you can also increase the volume of giving. Due to this, almost half of the donors reported they would donate generously when working directly with the charity themselves.

6. COMPARE LOCAL VS NATIONWIDE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

If you are looking to donate to a local organization because you want to participate in local impact and protect your community, then that is wonderful! The only obstacle is, that local organizations really struggle with something as big as a boat donation. Because of this, the local organizations end up having to outsource to a donation broker, which typically results in getting less than 25% of the donation, and if they move it quickly, it will reduce your tax deduction. A national organization on the other hand has the capabilities to handle it, you just need to look into their procedures.

7. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST LIABILITY

Generally speaking, state charity officials advise the donor take responsibility for transfer of the title to ensure that the vehicle has in fact been donated. You will need to ensure you receive the release of liability which applies in your residing state. In most states, this process involves completing a form which states that your vehicle has been donated. The objective is to assure you are not liable for anything after donating your boat.

8. HOW GIVING CENTER AND CHARITY BOATS HELP

We at Giving Center are not a for-profit middleman or third-party donation site – we are the direct charity organization. We center our efforts on housing, water projects, education, mentoring youth at risk, and work with schools to prevent exploitation, human trafficking, and suicide. We help you in making your boat donation smooth and hassle free. Whether you are seeking to donate your boat, ski/wakeboard, yacht, jet ski, fishing boat, or sailboat, you are able to use the proceeds from the sale to benefit, while benefiting others. The process is a breeze and your tax deduction is the cherry on top. A boat donation can happen for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it is time to make new memories out on the water with something bigger, smaller, or just different. Or your initial purchase was completed during a wave of enthusiasm, and the thrill is long gone. Regardless of the reason, if you are looking to enrich the lives of others with something that you just do not use anymore, contact our team and ask for a call back to take the first step in your journey to creating a better life for yourself and the less fortunate.

9. RESOLVE ANY MISSING DOCUMENTS

Not having the necessary documents can incur a few snags, but nothing you cannot handle. If you happen to be missing any documents, the best thing to do is try to check in with your local DMV about cars, boats, RV’s, and any other vehicle applicable. If a charity has a dealers license, that can be very helpful, you can also ask if they will reimburse any fees.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV)

First, check with your state Department of Motor Vehicles (or whichever agency overlooks boat sales) to determine what documentation you need to provide the buyer. Most agencies will have a checklist on their website available.

BILL OF SALE (BOL)

The bill of sale must include a description and hull number, date of purchase, price, and both buyer and seller signatures. Generally the seller creates this as a simple document, but there are automobile templates available online that can be easily tailored for boats.

BOAT TITLES

Titles are issued by state, and a new one is created every time a boat is transferred ownership. If you have an outstanding loan on your boat, the title will include that information and the buyer will not be able to register the boat until the loan is cleared. Verify with your lienholder to see what documentation will be provided and how much lead time is needed; you may need to pay off the loan first.

OTHER DOCUMENTS

Warranty cards, maintenance records, and any other paperwork should also be submitted at the final sale. And once the deal is complete, ensure you terminate your insurance policy. Some insurance companies will allow you to date the cancellation back to the actual day of sale, even if you cancel a few days after the sale

HAVE A BOAT TRAILER?

If the boat is on a trailer, your state might need require additional documents. You may also have to handle the registration separately. Again, the state agency regulating boat sales should have a checklist with this information available. With a little planning and organization, submitting documentation to finalize a boat sale is only slightly more than a formality. Best of all, it is the last step before handing the boat over

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Boat Registrations in USA - How And Where To Register Your Boat

How and where to register your boat varies greatly by state. Here is a state-by-state guide. How and where to register your boat varies greatly by state. In general, dealers will usually deal with registering a new boat, while it will be up to you to register a boat you purchased from a previous owner. Unlike cars, not every state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) overlooks boats. It may be a states park, tax commission, natural resources, or fisheries and wildlife department that supervises boat registration. If you are purchasing a new boat through a dealer, they will usually complete the registration process for you upon purchase. Boat registration in some states may be covered by the DMV, but that may not always be the case. In fact, the agency handling boat registration varies from state to state.

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Boats 2 Charity is the easy nationwide answer to your boat donations. As a part of part of Giving Center (EIN# 92-1162407), it is our goal to provide the best free service to ensure all proceeds go to those who truly need it. We help thousands by utilizing your boat donations to provide food, assistance for the homeless and aiding education. Our goal as always is to help those fallen on hard times to stand up again and with every boat donation you give, you aid us in that goal.

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Our easy process will not take up but a few minutes of your time, and will give so much to someone who needs it. Need more reasons to make your boat donation? Well there are some fantastic benefits for you and those you care about as well. We know that your kindness is what makes all of this possible. But if you are unsure, or just have a question or two, please call us at (888)-888-7187 Our dedicated staff is ready and willing to answer any and all questions you may have, 24 hours a day. So don't be afraid to give us a call.!

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By donating your boat, you aid us in our continued mission to support those in need. You can also earn some benefits for yourself! We know that you are making a difference, so we make it our goal to ensure you get the full benefits for your boat donation. We do this by way of tax deductions equivalent to your boat donations market value.

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Thinking of Donating Your Boat This Year?

Here’s why doing it now can be a better deal for you.

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 25, 2023 – Thinking of donating your boat? If you’re looking to get a break on next year’s tax bill by donating your boat this year, you may not want to wait too long. That’s because the Internal Revenue Service bases the value of the charitable deduction on the actual selling price of the donated boat. Selling now, at peak season of demand, could potentially mean a greater benefit for the former boat owner.

“Donating your boat now aligns a charity’s interests with your own – they get the most value from the donation to run programs or operations, and more you stand to gain in tax benefits in the form of a tax deduction,” said BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water Boat Donation Program manager Ted Sensenbrenner. “More boats are sold now than at any time of year. If you wait to donate in late fall, it is less of a seller’s market. Additionally, if the boat doesn’t get sold until 2024, you delay any potential tax benefit.”

The BoatUS Foundation’s Boat Donation Program , unlike other charities that accept boats, may offer additional benefits to those looking to donate as it actively uses some donated boats for training purposes. In some cases, donated vessels − typically single engine center-console types − are needed for Foundation On-Water Training programs. With these boats, the donor may use the surveyed value at the time of donation for tax purposes, and the write-off may be taken immediately.

For boats donated but to be sold, the Foundation’s program uses a partner broker to advertise the boat to help realize its highest value. The nonprofit also ensures that the donation process is hassle-free, from picking up the boat to handling the paperwork.

If you have a boat in good or better condition that you are considering to donate, go to BoatUS.org/Donate/Boat-Donation . Also available are helpful IRS links, including the IRS brochure “A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donation,” IRS Publication 526 “Charitable Donations,” and IRS rules for determining maximum deductions for charitable contributions. Always consult a tax professional regarding boat donations.

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A: We do accept boats for donation via our resale process, though special conditions may apply for certain types. If any special conditions apply for your boat, we will address them by email once your donation form* is completed.

All boats must be donated with a trailer.

*Please note: Our donation form is set up to cover a large range of vehicle types. We understand that boats and trailers do not have standard serial/VIN numbers. When filling out this field on our donation form, please add zeros to the end of your serial number to total 17 digits.

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• Thank you Karen from Ottawa for donating a 2010 Toyota Rav4 to Ottawa Humane Society
• Thank you Maria from Toronto for donating a 2005 Honda Accord to The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation
• Thank you John from Baysville for donating a 2011 Mazda 3 to Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
• Thank you Patrice from Maple Ridge for donating a 1998 Chevrolet P30 to Variety - The Children's Charity of BC
• Thank you Evelyn from Winnipeg for donating a 2012 Ford F150 to Diabetes Canada
• Thank you Bruce from Edmonton for donating a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport to Alberta Cancer Foundation
• Thank you Evelyne from Sault Ste. Marie for donating a 2002 Buick Century Custom to Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• Thank you Estate of Robert Edgar from Calgary for donating a 2000 Dodge Caravan to Alberta Cancer Foundation
• Thank you Ryan from Vancouver for donating a 2008 Lexus LS 460L to Autism Society of BC
• Thank you Eric from Nepean for donating a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe to Distress Centre Ottawa & Region
• Thank you Keith from Calgary for donating a 2007 Dodge Caravan to Calgary Humane Society
• Thank you Bruce from Oromocto for donating a 2007 Hyundai Tucson to Food Banks Canada
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• Thank you Theresa from Calgary for donating a 2007 Saturn Ion Quad Coupe 4DR to Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
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Donate a boat to charity and you will receive the full fair market value as a lawful IRS tax deduction for your boat donation.

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Most of you have come to this website because you want to donate a boat. We make it incredibly easy for you to donate boats such as sailboats , motor boats , jet ski / waverunner , fishing boats , boat trailer or yacht donation . When you donate a boat you relieve yourself of the high costs of ownership, you receive a tax deduction, and 100% of your donation goes towards helping those in need!

Boats with Causes is a website run by Giving Center and part of the With Causes charitable network. We’re a 501c3 charity that has a focus on meeting a variety of needs for individuals and worthy causes throughout the USA. Giving Center is continually striving to create new charitable and benevolent programs and services that address the immediate needs of those less fortunate. Those we help include education and computer programs , individuals with special needs including victims of crime, those with physical challenges, families that truly need a helping hand, and other like-minded non-profits.

Please feel free to contact us 7 days a week by calling (888) 228-7320 or choose your boat donation type from the following to get started.

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Donate Motor Boats

Donate boats that are powered by an inboard engine or an outboard motor. Jetboat, speedboat, powerboat etc.

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Donate a sailboat or any sailing vessel such as schooners, ketches, sloops, yawls, cutter rigs or catamarans.

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Donate fishing boat – bass boat, flats boat, flybridge, center consoles, skiffs, offshore fishing boats.

Donate personal watercraft (PWC) – Kawasaki Jet Ski, Yamaha WaveRunner or Bombardier Sea-Doo.

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Donate yacht – cruising yacht, sport fishing yacht, racing, weekender, day sailing, luxury or super yacht to charity.

Donate Boat Trailers

Donate boat trailers – 1, 2 or 3 axle boat trailer, pontoon trailer, boat trailers from EZ Loader or Load Rite etc.

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Why donate a boat with boats with causes .

• Free Boat Towing Anywhere in the United States!
• Tax Benefits usually outweigh trying to sell the boat yourself
• No Middleman! Donate Directly to our 501c3 charity! All Proceeds benefit those in need!
• We accept most boat donations offered, running or not!

When you donate boats to Boats with Causes you are helping yourself as well as many people throughout the United States. You will receive a generous Tax write off and Boats with Causes will do all of the work . Our team of volunteers will pick up your boat donation anywhere in the United States even if you no longer have a title. Plus since we are the actual charity , you get to feel confident your donation is going directly to those that need it most rather than some middleman who takes up to 80% of the profits themselves before giving any to charity.

Having trouble trying to sell your boat by yourself? One of the main reasons people decide to donate their boat with us is because they are tired of trying to sell the boat themselves. As we all know, BOAT stands for “Break” “Out” “Another” Thousand” and any boat owner know this is true. Unless you have a storage facility on your property, you have to pay to have the boat stored during every season, whether you use it or not.

With rising gas prices, many are starting to not even use their boats for recreational activities which means the boat just sits there and starts to lose value. The next step is trying to sell the boat which means more money out of your pocket and wasted time. Placing expensive classified ads to sell your used boat and then getting phone calls at midnight and speaking with dreamers just causes more frustration than is deserved. Donating is extremely fast and simple with us. Call toll free (888) 228-7320 to get started today.

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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give..

Boats with Causes is a part of the Giving Center family, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization (IRS approved EIN# 92-1162407), that provides assistance to those in need nationwide. Giving Center joins together the support of our own programs, along with various other non-profit organizations and individuals to provide services to those less fortunate through the act of charitable giving. Working as a long-standing maritime partner to individuals seeking to gain and give the greatest possible benefit and Donate Smart!

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What can I donate?

We accept boat donations , jet skis, yachts, waverunner, cars , RVs , trailers, motorcycle , vans, buses and snowmobiles. We can take just about any vehicle.

My boat hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?

Yes, most boat donations are accepted, running or not (exceptions include older boats whose value would not offset the cost of towing). To find out if we can accept your boat donation, please call 1.877.KARS4KIDS® 1.877.KARS4KIDS® , or fill out the online boat donation form.

Is there any expense involved on my part, like towing charges?

No. There is absolutely no charge.

Do you accept all types of boats?

What areas do you service.

We can pick up boats in all states.

My boat is currently on a trailer. Do you need the trailer with my boat donation?

Yes. We generally do need the trailer in order to transport the boat.

How quickly can you pick up my boat?

A local towing company will contact you within a few business hours of your initial call to us. Pickup is usually scheduled for 24 - 48 hours later. If you need your boat picked up sooner than that, we will try to accommodate you as best we can (most often, we can!). Call us at 1.877.527.7454 877-478-7452 1.877.527.7454 877-478-7452 .

Will I get a temporary receipt at the time of the pickup?

You will receive a temporary receipt from the towing company at the time of the pickup. It will have all your boat information along with our name and phone number. You just have to notify us once the boat gets towed and we will mail you the tax deductible receipt along with the hotel voucher.

Do I have to be home when you pick up my boat?

No! Just clean the boat of any personal belongings and leave the keys and title in the glove box.

Who will pick up my boat donation?

Kars4kids has a network of resellers who work hard to get you the most value for your boat. You will be contacted by a reseller to arrange a time of pickup that is convenient for you, free of charge.

Do I need a title to donate a boat?

Yes. When you donate a boat, we need the title. We may be able to assist you in replacing it.

What do I need to know about signing my title?

When signing your title, please make certain that you print and sign your name as the "Seller" in EXACTLY the way it appears on the face of the title.

Tax Deduction

How much will i get as a deduction for my used boat.

You will receive a tax deduction for the amount the boat sells for. If the boat sells for under $500, you will receive the value of the boat up to $500. Kars4kids is a classified 501(c)(3) charity organization. You can check with your tax advisor or accountant to determine the amount of your benefit. The deduction is of value only if the donor itemizes his or her deductions. For a more detailed overview the IRS publishes a Donors Guide to Vehicle Donation.

Will I receive a seperate tax deduction for the trailer?

No. You will receive one tax-deductible receipt for your trailer and boat donation.

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Canada’s youth face a host of grim obstacles. None more-so than potentially vulnerable young people like newcomers, kids from disadvantaged families, and oppressed minorities.

The marine employment sector and sailing community have traditionally been inaccessible to youth of low socio-economic status. Broad Reach Canada is committed to fostering greater equity and inclusion within these communities, and positively influencing the personal growth of youth from various backgrounds.

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The posdcast officially announced Broad Reach Canada as the winner of the 2023 Whitecap Cup for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion!

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