Boat giveaways
Boat giveaways are less common than truck giveaways, but fishing brands and marine dealers run them, often with a trailer or a motor included. Each no purchase necessary boat giveaway on this page has a free way in. Read the mail-in guide before you send a card.
A free boat giveaway often comes from a tackle company or a fishing show, and a bass boat sweepstakes may run for months with a single drawing at the end. Entries usually come through an online form or a mailed card, and some sponsors limit you to one per person. Anyone looking to win a boat should read how entries are counted, because paid and free routes can differ widely.
A boat costs money after the drawing. The winner owes income tax on the value, and a 1099 is typical at that size. Registration, storage and insurance are yours as well, and you may have to collect the boat from a named dealer. Some rules exclude states or offer a cash alternative, so read both sections before you decide the prize is worth a stamp.