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The 2025 Long Beach boat auction is scheduled for June 14 at the Alamitos Bay Marina in Long Beach, California.15:26 The event begins with a public preview at 8 a.m., followed by the auction and bidding at 9 a.m. Impounded vessels currently staged at Shoreline Marina and Alamitos Bay Marina include various sailboats and powerboats, such as a Catalina 30, a Lancer motor sailor, and a Wellcraft, though specific auction inventory remains unconfirmed.15:26 Many of these impounded boats show signs of neglect, including damaged stanchions, torn lifelines, and bilge water accumulation, while others appear better maintained.3:38 Prospective bidders should note that starting bids for many of these vessels are often as low as $400 to $500.3:59 The auction process involves checking in at a designated table at the Alamitos Bay site.14:09

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