Boat Donations
Did you know the Hudson River Maritime Museum accepts boat donations of all shapes and sizes?
In 2017, the museum accepted more than 25 donated vessels including canoes, kayaks, a 120-year-old rowboat, and a 21-foot gaff-cutter sailboat that was featured in Wooden Boat Magazine.
HRMM’s donation program provides an opportunity for boat owners who want assurance of a meaningful future for their vessel. Donations to the museum are hassle-free, tax deductible, and provide new life and purpose for beloved vessels.
The donation process begins with a few questions about the make, model and year of the vessel as well as its condition. Please have photos available as they may be requested. If the vessel can be used by the museum a representative will schedule an onsite inspection.
Boat donations contribute to HRMM’s programs in a number of ways. In 2017, the museum launched Riverport Sailing and Rowing School with over a dozen donated sailboats and safety boats. The school provides an invaluable service to youth and adults in the Hudson Valley with top-of-the-line sailing and rowing education on the Hudson River. Depending on a vessel's make and condition, it may be used during classes at the museum's wooden boat school to teach youth and adult students traditional woodworking skills. Other boats may be sold--with 100% of proceeds benefitting the museum's educational programs.
People who are interested in donating a boat, trailer, sails, tools, motors, or anything else maritime themed can contact the museum for more information. Please send an email to boatdonations@hrmm.org or submit an inquiry using the form below.
In 2017, the museum accepted more than 25 donated vessels including canoes, kayaks, a 120-year-old rowboat, and a 21-foot gaff-cutter sailboat that was featured in Wooden Boat Magazine.
HRMM’s donation program provides an opportunity for boat owners who want assurance of a meaningful future for their vessel. Donations to the museum are hassle-free, tax deductible, and provide new life and purpose for beloved vessels.
The donation process begins with a few questions about the make, model and year of the vessel as well as its condition. Please have photos available as they may be requested. If the vessel can be used by the museum a representative will schedule an onsite inspection.
Boat donations contribute to HRMM’s programs in a number of ways. In 2017, the museum launched Riverport Sailing and Rowing School with over a dozen donated sailboats and safety boats. The school provides an invaluable service to youth and adults in the Hudson Valley with top-of-the-line sailing and rowing education on the Hudson River. Depending on a vessel's make and condition, it may be used during classes at the museum's wooden boat school to teach youth and adult students traditional woodworking skills. Other boats may be sold--with 100% of proceeds benefitting the museum's educational programs.
People who are interested in donating a boat, trailer, sails, tools, motors, or anything else maritime themed can contact the museum for more information. Please send an email to boatdonations@hrmm.org or submit an inquiry using the form below.
