How Do You Run A Boat Auction?
A well-organized boat auction can be easy to run if you’ve got the help you need and the proper processes in place. Whether you are running a silent auction where bidders place bids on paper and wait until a certain deadline for results, or you open the bidding process for buyers to compete for the sale, you should have certain provisions in place before the day of the auction. Do as much of the work prior to the day of the auction as possible. Sending out fact sheets of the boats you will be offering for sale gives prospective buyers a chance to do their research. Hold a preview for a day or two before the auction. Advertise in local papers. Hang fliers in marinas and boating equipment stores. Hire good help. Put together a team of folks who know the boats, or whom you can train, so that people are available to answer questions. Make sure the boats have been cleaned and prepped to show off their best features. Unkempt and dirty boats do not show well and will hurt your investments in
