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Donating your deck boat can help military veterans and save you the work of selling it yourself. Here, you can learn how to start your donation, arrange free pickup, and find out about possible tax benefits. We handle the next steps, then sell your deck boat at auction. Money from that sale helps fund programs and services for veterans.
A Deck Boat You No Longer Use Can Still Help
Maybe your deck boat still works well, but you no longer use it. Or perhaps it has been sitting for years. Either way, it is worth talking with us about donating it.
We accept most deck boats, including those in good working condition and those that have not been used in years. You must contact us to find out whether your deck boat qualifies. Please do not assume it will be accepted based on its condition alone.
Have more than one deck boat to donate? There is no limit to how many qualifying deck boats you can give. Tell our team about each one so we can help you get started.
Start With a Quick Form or Phone Call
You do not need to set aside a whole day to begin. Fill out our quick, secure online donation form, or call us at 877-594-5822.
We will need some basic details:
- Your contact information.
- Your deck boat’s make and model.
- Its current condition.
Share what you know about your deck boat, including whether it works or has gone unused for years. Those details give us a starting point for discussing your donation.
Once you provide the information, we take care of the next steps. You will not have to find a buyer or manage a private sale. Our process is free and designed to save you time and effort.
We Arrange Free Deck Boat Pickup
Moving a deck boat may feel like the biggest part of letting it go. We arrange pickup and transport through companies that handle its removal. You do not pay for either service.
Pickup usually takes place within 24 to 48 hours. We work with you to arrange a time that is convenient. Need it removed sooner? Ask us about special arrangements. Faster service may be available, though you should contact us to discuss what is possible.
You do not need to be present when your deck boat is collected. At pickup, you will receive a receipt that documents the transfer.veterancardonations
Want to review what we accept? You can read more before you call, but please contact us to confirm whether your deck boat qualifies.
How Your Deck Boat Supports Veterans
After pickup, your donated deck boat goes to an auction. The money from its sale helps fund programs and services run by nonprofit groups that support military veterans.
That is how a deck boat you no longer need can help others. The support comes from the money raised when it sells, rather than from veterans using the deck boat itself.
You can learn about our work to understand the purpose behind your donation. If you want to review the process, our frequently asked questions are another place to start. We are also happy to answer your questions by phone.
Understand the Possible Tax Benefits
Your deck boat donation may qualify for a tax deduction if you itemize your taxes. A deduction is not something we can promise for every donor.
Within 30 days of the sale, we will mail your official tax receipt. This is separate from the receipt you receive when your deck boat is picked up.
Your official letter will provide information about the deduction you may qualify to claim. That may depend on the deck boat’s selling price or its fair market value.
Speak with your tax professional about how much you can deduct. They can help you understand how the donation applies to your taxes. Keep the possible tax benefit in mind, but get advice about your own situation before deciding what to claim.
Get Help With Deck Boat Ownership Documents
Paperwork can raise questions, especially if you cannot find a title or the name on it has changed. You do not have to figure out those questions alone.
Our Title Department can help with missing titles, titles in a deceased person’s name, multiple signatures, name changes, and ownership transfers. Call 877-594-5822 to discuss your deck boat’s documents with our team.
Leave Future Deck Boat Costs Behind
Keeping a deck boat can mean paying for registration, insurance, storage, maintenance, and repairs. Donating it can help you avoid those future costs.
It also saves you the time and effort of selling it privately. Instead of trying to find someone to buy your deck boat, you can contact us and let us handle the donation steps that follow.
There is no charge to donate your deck boat through us. From arranging removal to mailing your tax receipt after the sale, we take care of those steps so you can spend less time managing the donation process.
Ready to Donate Your Deck Boat?
If you are ready to let your deck boat go, start your donation online or call 877-594-5822. We will help you find out whether it qualifies and arrange free pickup if it does. Your unused deck boat could help fund services for military veterans, while you move on without the work of a private sale.