New England Vintage Boat Auction on July 12, open for listings

WOLFEBORO — New Hampshire Boat Museum will host the annual New England Vintage Boat Auction at The Nick Recreation Park in Wolfeboro on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

“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.”

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 said. “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 p.m.

Live bidding begins on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. Bidder registration is free. To learn more, visit

nhbm.org. 

“It’s so rare to have live auctions these days, and to have such a quality live auction is truly a unique experience,” said Farley. “It’s like going to an outdoor boat museum.”