INSIDER’S GUIDE to the Long Beach Boat Auction 🚤 | How to Score a Sailboat for Cheap

© ALL CONTENT COPYRIGHT SAILING SOLE, DECEMBER 20, 2025 FOR SAILING SOLE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ONLY! CONTENT CANNOT BE USED "IN ANY FORM" WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION! REPRESENT THE SOLÉ ZIP-UP HOODIE!!! GET YOURS BELOW! https://sailingsole.printful.me/ Subscribe here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@sailingsole Ever wondered how people walk away from the Long Beach Boat Auction with sailboats for a fraction of their market value? In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the Long Beach Marine Bureau Boat Auction and show you exactly how it works—from inspection to bidding to what happens after you win. This is a true insider’s guide based on real experience, not theory. I break down what boats actually show up, how to inspect them in under an hour, common mistakes that cost buyers thousands, and how to avoid turning a “cheap boat” into an expensive regret. ⛵ What You’ll Learn in This Video: What the Long Beach Boat Auction really is (and when it happens) The types of boats you can expect to find (SUPs, kayaks, sailboats, cruisers & more) • How to inspect auction boats quickly and effectively • The biggest mistakes first-time buyers make • Smart bidding strategies to avoid auction fever • Hidden costs like tax liens, transport, and repairs • What paperwork you must get before bidding • Why auction boats can’t return to Long Beach marinas for 6 months • Whether buying a boat at auction is actually worth it ⚠️ Important Notes: Boats are sold AS-IS, with no guarantees. Some are diamonds in the rough… others are money pits. The difference comes down to preparation, inspection, and discipline—which is exactly what this video is designed to help with. If you’re: On a tight budget Handy with tools Willing to learn Looking for a project boat or first sailboat 👉 This auction can be a great opportunity—if you do it right. 📍 Auction Details (Example Covered in Video): Location: Alamitos Bay Marina, Long Beach, CA Viewing: 8:00 AM Bidding: 9:00 AM Payment: Cash, credit card, or cashier’s check 🔔 What’s Coming Next: In an upcoming video, I’ll do a deep dive on how to survey a used sailboat yourself, whether you’re buying at auction or privately—so make sure you’re subscribed. Got questions about the Long Beach Boat Auction? Drop them in the comments—I read and respond as much as possible. And if you attend an auction and score a boat, tag me—I’d love to see what you end up with. Fair winds and following seas ⛵ — Sailing Solé 2025 BOAT AUCTION INFO: January 24, 2026 (preview @ 8am / bidding @ 9am) Location: Alamitos Bay Marina Office Address: 205 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803 Phone: (562) 570-3215 Here are the links that I mentioned in the video... BUY A HOODIE - https://sailingsole.printful.me/ BOAT AUCTION INFO: How to BUY these SUPER CHEAP sailboats - EP13 https://youtu.be/BPZDCl62sQc BOAT AUCTION 2023: Where to buy a SUPER CHEAP sailboat! - EP12 https://youtu.be/rGrnrEQuy6o FALL BOAT AUCTION 2023: Where to buy a SUPER CHEAP sailboat! - EP31 https://youtu.be/28R-UkPWDT8 NEW 2024 SUMMER BOAT AUCTION - CHEAP SAILBOATS! https://youtu.be/Ci2xmPRMDvc SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@sailingsole FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sailingsole SUPPORT THE CHANNEL (BELOW): (We are not asking for donations but we are amazed that people keep asking if they can support us, so here it is. All proceeds will go to making more content or paying for boat expenses. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KIND GESTURES!) PATREON (monthly subscription support): https://patreon.com/user?u=39690962 PAYPAL.ME (one-time donations): https://paypal.me/sailingsole