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Donate a boat in
Florida

Florida boat owners have thousands of aging vessels sitting in driveways, storage lots, and marina slips with nowhere to go. Florida Hauling handles boat donation statewide, covering Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, and everywhere between. Free pickup, title paperwork handled, tax receipt in 30 days. Call or book online today.

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Donate a boat in Florida
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How does the boat donation process work in Florida?

Florida Hauling makes the donation process straightforward for Florida boat owners. Step one: call or submit your boat info online. You'll need the make, model, year, and your Florida zip code. Takes two minutes. Step two: Florida Hauling schedules free pickup at your marina, storage yard, or home. A licensed hauler comes to you. Pickup is free whether the boat runs or not. Step three: after the boat sells at auction, Florida Hauling mails your tax receipt within 30 days.

The FFWCC estimates over 2,000 derelict and abandoned boats in Florida waters at any given time. Donation is a legal, straightforward way to transfer title and get the vessel off your hands without paying marina storage fees, disposal costs, or dealing with buyers. Florida has no state income tax, so the deduction applies to your federal return. Most Florida donations are completed start to finish in two to four weeks.

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Florida-Wide Coverage

We serve cities and rural areas all across Florida, from local pickups to long-distance transport routes.

What is the tax deduction for boat donation in Florida?

Florida donors follow IRS rules for boat donation deductions. If the donated boat sells at auction for $500 or more, your deduction equals the actual sale price documented on the receipt from Florida Hauling. If the boat sells for under $500, you can deduct up to the fair market value based on comparable sales for your vessel type and condition.

Working powerboats and sailboats in good condition commonly sell for $2,000 to $10,000 at Florida auctions. Non-running boats and those needing hull work bring parts value, usually $200 to $1,000. For donations where the claimed value exceeds $5,000, IRS Form 8283 is required along with a qualified appraisal. Florida Hauling provides the tax receipt after the sale closes. Florida's zero state income tax means the entire benefit is a federal deduction. Talk to a tax professional to understand how the deduction applies to your specific situation.

Florida boat donation pickup areas

Florida Hauling covers boat donation pickup across all of Florida. Fast scheduling, usually two to five business days, is available in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Cape Coral, Naples, Bradenton, West Palm Beach, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Gainesville.

Florida Hauling also picks up boat donations in Boca Raton, Daytona Beach, Ocala, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Sanford, New Smyrna Beach, Marco Island, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Titusville, Cocoa Beach, and the Florida Keys. Rural counties in the Panhandle and Central Florida interior are covered through Florida Hauling's network of licensed marine transport partners. If you're in a barrier island community or a remote inland county, call Florida Hauling to confirm pickup timing for your address.

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Where We Haul in Florida

Our team covers all of Florida, including metro areas, rural properties, marinas, storage yards, and long-distance routes.

Residential driveways and private property
Storage yards and dealerships
Marinas, docks, and waterfront locations
Local and long-distance routes
Urban, suburban, and remote pickup locations

Other services we offer in Florida

Statewide coverage across every service line.

Auto Transport

Available throughout Florida

Donate Rv

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Boat Removal

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Boat Scrap Yard

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Boat Towing

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Boat Transport

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Cash For Junk Cars No Title

Available across Florida

Cash For Junk Motorcycles

Available across Florida

Rv Transport

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Donate Car

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Golf Cart Transport

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Heavy Equipment Towing

Available across Florida

Jet Ski Transport

Available across Florida

Junk Boat

Available across Florida

Junk Camper Removal

Available across Florida

Junk Cars

Available across Florida

Junk Removal

Available across Florida

Junk Rv

Available across Florida

Mobile Home Removal

Available across Florida

Rv Removal

Available across Florida

Rv Scrap Yard

Available across Florida

Rv Towing

Available across Florida

Common questions about boat donation in Florida

Contact Florida Hauling online or by phone with your vessel's make, model, year, and Florida location. Florida Hauling schedules free pickup, handles the title transfer to the charity, and mails your tax receipt within 30 days of the auction sale.
Yes. Boat donations to 501(c)(3) charities are tax deductible as a federal deduction. Florida has no state income tax, so the entire benefit applies to your federal return. You deduct the actual sale price if the boat sells for $500 or more at auction.
Florida Hauling accepts all vessel types including powerboats, sailboats, pontoons, yachts, jet skis, fishing boats, and bass boats. Any condition qualifies, running or not. Free towing is included statewide.
The full donation process runs two to four weeks from pickup to tax receipt. Florida Hauling schedules pickup within two to five business days. After the boat sells at auction, the tax receipt ships within 30 days.
Fair market value is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller for the same boat in similar condition. For Florida boat donations under $500, you use this value as your deduction. NADA guides and comparable boat listings help establish fair market value.
You can donate a boat in Florida only if the title is clear of any lien or the lien is paid off first. Florida Hauling cannot process a boat donation if the lender still holds a lien. Contact your lender first to clear the title before scheduling pickup.
Yes. Florida Hauling handles the Florida boat title transfer as part of the donation process. You sign the title over at pickup and Florida Hauling files the transfer with the Florida DHSMV. You're released from ownership and liability on the vessel.
Florida Hauling connects boat donations to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations including environmental programs, youth education charities, veterans support groups, and community service organizations operating across Florida.

Cities We Serve in Florida

10 cities covered. Click for local hauling details.

Bradenton

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Cape Coral

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Fort Lauderdale

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Jacksonville

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Miami

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Naples

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Orlando

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Sarasota

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

St Petersburg

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

Tampa

RV hauling, boat transport, car pickup, and donation services

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