This is the 15th year of the NHBM boat auction and probably one of the best years for the quality of boats and artifacts. There were some beautiful boats restored to like original condition. The 19' Chris Craft Capri was the highlight of the show. It sold with extreme competitive bidding. There were several gentlemen racers that went for 25 cents on the dollar. One guy told me he came to the auction just to look, see and dream. He never thought he would be taking home a perfect conditioned sport boat for under $2,000 worth at least $15,000. He said his wife told him to bid. He didn't but she raised his number. It was great fun.
Many people went home very happy with a new boat even though they had no intention to buying a boat before they arrived. The boats and the bidding prices were just that good they couldn't pass up.
Mark your calenders for next year. This auction is a fun filled day of great boats at unbelievable pricing. I still can't believe I got a Cape Dory Typhoon classic sailboat with 4 HP Mercury engine, sails, full cabin bunk cushions, and ready to sail for $250.00. Fay's sold the same boat for $20,000 restored. I sailed it everyday after the auction last summer. I restored it over the Winter.
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