NH Boat Museum Hosting Online Vintage Boat And Car Auction on Sat. July 18th
PHOTO: This 1983 John Crosby Fantail Launch is just one of the great boats that will be part of the NH Boat Museum’s virtual auction on Saturday, July 18th.
WOLFEBORO – On Saturday, July 18 at 10am, the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Annual New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction will go live on the Internet.
“We have contracted with an online auction company to host our auction event and provide technical support throughout,” said Betsy Farley, who co-chairs the auction committee. “Bidders will place their bids using a computer, tablet or smart phone.”
While there will be no live video, Farley said they plan to have audio to enhance and help with the bidding process.
“There will be high-quality pictures of the items up for bid,” she added.
Examples include a 1955 25’ Chris Craft Continental, 1983 Crosby Yacht Fantail Launch, 1947 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout, 1939 Old Town Canoe, 1957 Morris Minor Convertible, 2006 Bentley Flying Spur,1966 Volvo 122 S Two Door and more.
“We also have great sailboats, canoes and kayaks,” added Farley, who said the auction will also feature lake memorabilia, including paintings. “The auction is for everybody.”
As for how the auction will work, boats and cars will be displayed on museum grounds for the general public to view on July 16 and 17 from noon to 5pm. An additional preview showing will also take place from 8am to 10am on Saturday, July 18.
“This very challenging time in our lives is actually moving NHBM in a direction we should have tried years ago with this auction,” said Farley. “While we will continue to offer an in-person live auction in the future, it will be great to offer online bidding, too…There is always something good that comes from something bad.”
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways.
To learn more about the Online New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction, visit nhbm.org.
