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Sailboat Donations

Why Donating a Sailboat to Charity Makes a Lot of Sense

While owning a sailboat can bring you unmatched fun and adventure, maintaining one for years is another story altogether. A sailboat that has seen better days can quickly become a financial burden when the high costs of its maintenance, storage, and repairs start putting a big hole in your bank account.

However, there’s a satisfactory way to stop this vessel from further ruining your finances: Donate that sailboat to a charity that will let you enjoy a meaningful and rewarding giving experience. When you turn over that vessel to us at Breast Cancer Car Donations, we’ll transform it into a powerful tool for saving the lives of needy breast cancer patients.

 

It’s Tough to Sell a Used Sailboat — Here Are the Reasons Why

Perhaps you’ve been mulling the idea of selling your old sailboat. However, this option might bring you more trouble. Selling a used sailboat can be a complex and time-consuming process. Most boat owners encounter problems when attempting to sell their vessels themselves. Here are the most common issues they face:

  • Selling requires a significant amount of time and effort.

Deciding to sell your sailboat will require you to advertise it, negotiate with potential buyers, show the boat, and handle the paperwork and legal issues. Depending on your vessel’s condition and location, this process can take several months or even longer.

  • Determining a used vessel’s pricing and valuation is difficult.

If your used sailboat has unique features or a complex history, it can be challenging to determine its fair market value. While pricing the vessel too high can deter potential buyers, pricing it too low can result in a loss of value for the seller.

  • Negotiating with buyers can be challenging.

The damage sustained by your sailboat through the years may turn off buyers looking for a vessel in excellent condition. Other buyers may also have specific technical requirements for the boat, including a certain size, weight, or performance level. If your sailboat doesn’t meet those requirements, it may be challenging to negotiate a sale.

  • Selling a used vessel can involve legal and financial issues.

You might find yourself dealing with various legal and financial issues, including contracts, title transfers, surveys, and insurance. Handling these complicated issues can take a huge chunk of your time if you’re unfamiliar with the process.

  • Boat repairs and maintenance add to the overall cost of selling.

Depending on your vessel’s condition, you may need to make repairs or perform maintenance before selling your sailboat. This can add to the overall cost of the selling process.

 

How We’ll Use Your Sailboat Donation to Fight Breast Cancer

With the many hurdles you need to overcome in selling a used sailboat, you’ll likely find donating your vessel to Breast Cancer Car Donations to be the more plausible option. We’ll be the ones to manage the selling of your sailboat through an auction. The proceeds from the sale of your boat will go directly to reputable breast cancer nonprofit organizations that are in partnership with us.

These IRS-determined 501(c)(3) nonprofits cater to uninsured and financially handicapped breast cancer patients, providing them with financial assistance to help cover the costs of their treatments, doctor consultations, hospital fees, medications, follow-up care, and other essential healthcare services they need.

They also help deserving patients receive the services, support, and resources they need by connecting them with local healthcare facilities.

 

The Benefits of Donating a Sailboat to Breast Cancer Car Donations

Here are the top 3 reasons why donating your sailboat to us makes a lot of sense:

1. Enjoy free towing!

We provide fast and free professional boat towing services from any place in the United States. You can easily get rid of your unwanted vessel without worrying about the logistics or cost of transporting it to our facility.

2. Get the highest possible tax deduction!

Since we work with IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, your sailboat donation is 100% tax-deductible. This means you can claim the maximum tax deduction that will significantly reduce your taxable income in the next tax season.

3. Experience the joy of giving!

You’ll feel great, knowing that your sailboat donation will be used to help save the lives of indigent breast cancer sufferers in your community.

 

Making a Sailboat Donation to Us Is a Breeze!

Our sailboat donation process is made up of three incredibly easy steps. It assures zero stress on your part while we do the heavy lifting. Take a look at our donation process and see for yourself:

1. Contact us.

Give Breast Cancer Car Donations a call at 866-540-5069 or fill out our donation form on this website.

2. We get your boat.

Provide us with the basic details about yourself and the boat you’re donating. We’ll verify your given information and make the necessary arrangements for your sailboat’s FREE towing. An affiliate licensed towing company will collect your vessel and issue you a receipt that releases you from all liability on your boat from that point onward.

3. You receive your tax-deductible receipt.

We’ll sell your boat at an auction and promptly send you its 100% tax-deductible sales receipt. You’ll need this receipt when you claim your tax deduction in the next tax season.

Aside from your sailboat, you can also donate to us any type of vehicle you have that you want to dispose of. Breast Cancer Car Donations accepts almost all types of vehicles regardless of age, mileage, or condition. Check out this page to see the different types of vehicles we’ve been getting from our donors across the country.

To know more about our vehicle donation program, check out our FAQs page. If you have inquiries or concerns, feel free to give us a call through our 24/7 toll-free hotline at 866-540-5069 or message us here.

Help Fight Breast Cancer with Your Sailboat Donation Today!

You can give breast cancer sufferers in your area a real fighting chance of beating the disease with your sailboat donation. Call Breast Cancer Car Donations at 866-540-5069 or fill out our secure online donation form now!

 

Last Updated: May 18th, 2023