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FALL BOAT AUCTION 2023: Where to buy a SUPER CHEAP sailboat! - EP31
3 November 2023 · 28 min · 572K views
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The Alamitos Bay Marina in Long Beach, California, hosts a biannual public auction for impounded vessels.1:11 Opening bids for most boats start at $400, though final sale prices vary significantly based on vessel condition and interest.0:40 During the fall 2023 event, several sailboats and powerboats failed to attract any bids, while others sold for as much as $19,500.0:48 Notable vessels inspected include a 1971 Jensen Marine, an Islander 32 named Aeolus, an Islander 30, and a Cal 46.2:52 The Cal 46, featuring a Perkins 85-horsepower engine and a center-cockpit layout, drew significant interest and commanded a higher price than smaller, neglected boats.9:24 Many of the impounded vessels exhibited signs of deferred maintenance, including soft decks, water in the bilges, and termite damage.13:35 The city maintains a mailing list for notification of future auctions, which are held twice annually in March and the fall.0:33
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