On Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host the annual New England Vintage Boat Auction with hundreds of people expected to attend in-person and online.

“Items range from canoes and sunfishes to highly sought-after antique wooden boats—the variety is what is fun about our auction,” said Betsy Farley, who co-chairs the event. “We always have great barn finds as well as ready-to-go-in-the-water boats.”

Other items include lake memorabilia, paintings, rare books, magazines, and even unique parts of boats.

According to Farley, many owners donate boats to the auction. “Boat donations are fantastic because 100% of earnings go directly to the museum,” she said. “NHBM also takes boat consignments that are screened before being accepted.”

Boats and other items at this year’s New England Vintage Boat Auction will be displayed online and at the Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park (The Nick) in Wolfeboro for the general public to view on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 from noon to 5:00 p.m. “Many times, the actual owners of the boats are there,” added Farley.” It gives people the chance to talk to them, and learn the boat’s history, strengths, and weaknesses.”

Live bidding begins on Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. Bidder registration is free. To learn more about the auction or register as an online bidder, visit nhbm.org. Those interested in donating or consigning boats can email auction@nhbm.org before June 30 or until the auction reaches capacity.

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits, engaging programs, and events tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM is partly sponsored by Home Comfort, North Water Marine, Goodhue Boat Company, Belletetes, Eastern Propane and Oil, Kingswood Press and Design Studios, and Watermark Marine.