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Welcome to Block Island Maritime Funding!

We are a 501C3 non-profit serving as the donation program for many of your favorite maritime charities. Our primary function is funding education programs (K though 12) in the marine sciences, encompassing the disciplines of marine biology, marine ecosystems, fisheries science and the development of traditional marine skills such as navigation, sailing and boat building.

Boats for Sale

Our fleet includes sail boats and power boats to fit every budget. Our charter/sale program makes boat ownership, and philanthropy affordable and easy!

Donate Your Boat

A great tax benefit is just the beginning. Your donation will help fund the education of youths from all walks of life in the maritime tradition.

1949 Chris Craft sportsman

This beautiful classic Chris Craft speedboat is a real head turner.
  • This boat has been carefully, and consistently overhauled, improved, and maintained.
  • This Historic powerboat comes with a working trailer, mooring cover, and all the gear a collector looks for
  • While she maintains the classic collector’s look, her new cold molded bottom allows her to really cruise!

1961 Monk 45 Passenger fishing/tour boat

This beautiful, well built boat is perfect for fishing charters, cruises, or to refit as a live-aboard.
  • She is Carvel planked -cedar over oak, with marine ply decks and housing.  She is dry and comfortable.
  • “Fleet King” is US Coast Guard certified for 19 passengers.
  • Beautifully maintained

1983 Cherokee 50

This fast, diesel powered cruiser blends timeless European styling with comfort and speed!
  • Designed by Alberto Mercati, and built by Polaris Marine to last and go fast.
  • She is powered by twin Cummins V-8 Diesels, and has many updated electronics
  • Steal this turnkey fast cruiser!

O’Day 27 sloop

This great pocket cruiser is ready to drop and go!
  • This well maintained sloop has a recent Yanmar diesel engine.
  • Make an offer on this great O’day 27.
  • Affordable

1980 Friendship Sloop

This beautiful hand built sloop has been beautifully maintained.
  • A great head- turning day sailor, or overnight pocket cruiser.
  • Volvo diesel engine
  • Own this rare yacht at an affordable price!

Cotton / Parker  40: The famous “Fishers Hornpipe”

The subject of the book “Voyages of the Fishers Hornpipe” is now available to own!
  • Fishers Hornpipe is a solid boat- built with ferrocement to cruise the world in style and comfort.
  • Make this project boat your dream ship, and sail away!
  • Great liveaboard

We Support

We are actively supporting the following organizations:

American Sail Training Association

Atlantic Challenge

Maine Island Trail Association

The Community School

Penobscot Bay Maritime Museum

Wooden Boat Foundation

The Norman Bird Sanctuary

Friends of Casco Bay

Northwest Maritime Center

Maine Maritime Museum

Piers Park Sailing Center

The Paul Cuffee School

Schooner Inc.

Carpenter's Boat Shop

Museum of Yachting

Contact Us

General Information: 401-842-0752

Boat Inquiries: 401-741-5875

Mailing Address

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