On Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host the annual New England Vintage Boat Auction at The Nick Recreation Park in Wolfeboro.
“Boats are coming in quickly and the variety is excellent,” said Betsy Farley, who co-chairs the event. “We have a lot of canoes, sailboats, fiberglass boats, motors, and a lot of lake memorabilia…We also have excellent wooden boats this year.”
There is a classic, “easy to launch” 1956 Penn Yan Sealiner with a Tee Nee Trailer, which Farley noted is “easy to handle and fun because it’s so versatile.” “You can use it to water ski, tube, fish or enjoy a sunset,” she added.
A 20-foot 1953 Chris Craft Utility will also be open for bids. “It was donated, so 100% of the proceeds go to NHBM,” she explained. “There will most likely be no reserve price for it, so it’s possible to get this boat for a very good deal.”
Other vintage boats include an 18-foot 1956 Chris Craft Continental. “This is a really nice boat,” said Farley, who said it will be sold to the highest bidder with a Custom Haul trailer and a complete history. “This boat has been very well cared for.”
NHBM is accepting donations and consignments until Monday, June 30 or until the Auction reaches capacity. Those interested in donating or consigning boats can email Farley at auction@nhbm.org.
Boats and other items at this year’s New England Vintage Boat Auction will be displayed online and at The Nick for the general public to view on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Live bidding begins on Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. Bidder registration is free. Click here to learn more about the auction or register as an online bidder.
“It’s so rare to have live auctions these days, and to have such a quality live auction is truly a unique experience,” added Farley. “It’s like going to an outdoor boat museum.”
About NHBM
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging events and programs tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM exhibits, events and programming covers everything from boat charters, boat trips and race boats to canoes, wooden boats, outboard motors, sculling, sailing sunfish, and Lyman and Johnson motors. Some of our hands-on programs take place on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM is sponsored in part by Home Comfort, North Water Marine, Goodhue Boat Company, Belletetes, Eastern Propane and Oil, Kingswood Press and Design Studios, and Watermark Marine.