Inside This Week’s Boat & Marine Auctions – 39 Upcoming Sales inc Jetskis, Cabin Cruisers & Boat Auctions

Upcoming boat and marine auctions across Australia. This week we list 39 boat and marine auctions including runabouts, cruisers, sailboats, jet skis, tinnies, and commercial vessels. Bank repossessions, deceased estate boats, and commercial fleet disposals, updated weekly from every major Australian auctioneer.

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Our Auction Picks this Week

Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.

  • National Online Salvage Caravans, Recreational & Marine

    National Online Salvage Caravans, Recreational & Marine

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Auctioneer: Pickles | Lots: 175 | Location: Various Locations, NAT – Visit Auction

    A dozen caravans, campers and trailers are being listed by Pickles across multiple states, with bidding open until 21 October. The lineup runs from a 1988 Jayco Swan and a 2002 Jayco Freedom 52.59-2 through to a 2019 Jayco Swan Outback, a 2023 Austar Toy Hauler Play Zone T, an Arctic Campers Frost 15, a 2013 JB Caravans Scorpion and a 2014 Tymeyre, plus trailers from LDK, Leader, Trailer Tech and BXT.

  • Trucks, Buses, Caravans, Boats & Machinery - Fastsalvage

    Trucks, Buses, Caravans, Boats & Machinery – Fastsalvage

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Auctioneer: Autorola | Lots: 4 | Location: Australia – Visit Auction

    Trucks, buses, caravans, boats and machinery are all on the block in this national clearance. Autorola is listing four lots across Australia, so expect a mixed bag of ex-fleet and salvage gear worth a look.

  • VIC Boats Auction 13/10 NR

    VIC Boats Auction 13/10 NR

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Auctioneer: Grays Online | Lots: 2 | Location: Dandenong South, VIC – Visit Auction

    Two jetskis are on the block in Dandenong South, listed through Grays. The lineup runs a 2006 Seadoo GTX Limited and a 2009 Kawasaki Ultra 260X.

FAQ

What types of vessels are sold at Australian marine auctions?
Everything from small tinnies and jet skis to trailer boats, cruisers, sailboats, and commercial working vessels. Common sources include bank repossessions, deceased estates, and government/commercial fleet disposals.

Are marine surveys required before bidding?
Auction vessels are typically sold as-is without a survey. For anything above a tinny, a pre-purchase marine survey is strongly recommended. Arrange this during the inspection period before the auction closes.

What should I check before bidding on a boat?
Hull condition, engine hours and service history, trailer condition, registration status, and any finance encumbrances (check PPSR). Ask the auctioneer for any available service records.

How is a boat transferred after purchase?
Marine registration varies by state. The auctioneer will provide the transfer paperwork; you’ll need to register the vessel in your name with your state maritime authority.

Rod’s Tips

Inspect in person if at all possible. Boat condition is difficult to assess from photos alone. Water damage, osmotic blistering, and engine wear are hard to spot without a hands-on look. Attend the preview day and bring a knowledgeable friend if you’re not experienced with boats.

Factor on-costs into your budget. Beyond the hammer price and buyer’s premium, budget for mooring or storage, insurance, registration transfer, and any compliance work. A cheap boat can become an expensive boat quickly.

Bank repossession auctions offer genuine value. Repossessed vessels are typically sold without reserve. The bank wants its money back, not a profit — which creates buying opportunities for well-prepared bidders who’ve done their homework.

Victoria

  • VIC Boats Auction 13/10 NR

    VIC Boats Auction 13/10 NR

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Dandenong South, VIC • 2 lots • Grays Online

    Two jetskis are on the block in Dandenong South, listed through Grays. The lineup runs a 2006 Seadoo GTX Limited and a 2009 Kawasaki Ultra 260X.

  • 2009 Kawasaki Ultra 260X Jetski

    2009 Kawasaki Ultra 260X Jetski

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Dandenong South, VIC • Grays Online

    A 2009 Kawasaki Ultra 260X jetski is being listed through Grays in Dandenong South, VIC. The Ultra 260X packs a supercharged four-stroke engine and a deep-V hull built for rough water, so check the condition report and hours before bidding.

    More detail

    This is a single-lot listing from a Grays Online rolling auction covering powerboats, jetskis and watercraft, which means you are bidding on the one machine rather than a mixed pallet of gear. The Ultra 260X was Kawasaki’s big-horsepower ski of its era, running a supercharged 1,498cc four-stroke and a hull designed to stay composed in chop rather than just flat water.

    At 2009 vintage, condition and maintenance history matter more than the badge. Look closely at the photos for hull damage, wear on the seat and trim, and any signs of salt corrosion around the pump and engine bay. Ask about engine hours, service records and whether a trailer is included, since that changes the real cost of getting it home.

    Inspection details and the full lot description are on the Grays listing. Do your checks before the 19 October close.

  • 2006 Seadoo GTX Limited Jetski

    2006 Seadoo GTX Limited Jetski

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Dandenong South, VIC • Grays Online

    A 2006 Seadoo GTX Limited jetski is being listed through Grays in Dandenong South, VIC. The GTX Limited was the top-spec coucher of its day, so expect the 215hp supercharged engine and the usual Limited trim kit.

    More detail

    This is a single-lot listing from Grays’ rolling marine auction, which means you’re bidding on one specific craft rather than a mixed pallet of gear. The GTX Limited sits at the pointy end of Seadoo’s 2006 range: supercharged 4-stroke power, a deep-V hull built for two-up cruising, and the extra trim and instrumentation that came with the Limited badge.

    At roughly two decades old, condition and hours matter more than spec. Check the supercharger service history, look for corrosion around the jet pump and ride plate, and confirm the trailer situation before you commit. A pre-bid inspection is worth the trip to Dandenong South.

    Closing 19 October 2026.

  • 2005 Barrington 650 Offshore Plate Fishing Boat

    2005 Barrington 650 Offshore Plate Fishing Boat

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Dandenong/Truganina, VIC • Grays Online

    A 2005 Barrington 650 Offshore plate fishing boat is being listed through Grays, with the lot based out of Dandenong/Truganina, VIC. It’s a solid ali plate hull built for offshore work, the sort of rig that suits bay runs and outside trips alike.

    More detail

    This is an individual lot from a broader Grays Online auction covering powerboats, jet skis, and watercraft, so the catalogue around it is worth a look if you’re chasing more than one item. The Barrington 650 is the headline here: a plate alloy offshore fishing boat, a config that trades a bit of weight for toughness and a hull that handles chop better than most pressed-aluminium alternatives.

    At 6.5 metres, it sits in the sweet spot for solo or small-crew offshore fishing. Big enough to fish outside comfortably, small enough to launch and retrieve without a second set of hands. Plate construction means it’ll take a knock and keep going, which matters if you’re regularly putting it over a bar or beaching it.

    Buyers should note the close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing directly for timing and inspection details. Condition, motor hours, and trailer inclusion aren’t specified in the summary data, so factor a pre-bid inspection into your number.

  • 1970s Hartley Wooden Style Open Cab Runabout - Ford 272 V8 Engine

    1970s Hartley Wooden Style Open Cab Runabout – Ford 272 V8 Engine

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Dandenong South, VIC • Grays Online

    A 1970s Hartley wooden-style open cab runabout is on the block through Grays in Dandenong South, VIC. It runs a Ford 272 V8, so expect proper old-school marine grunt under that timber-look hull.

    More detail

    This is a single-lot listing from Grays’ rolling marine auction, which spans powerboats, jet skis and watercraft. The Hartley name carries weight among wooden boat fans, and this one pairs that classic open-cab profile with a Ford 272 V8, a combination that turns heads at the ramp and gives plenty of torque for skiing or cruising.

    Being a 1970s build, it’s worth a close look at the hull, trailer and engine before bidding. The listing is one lot among a broader run of powerboats and jet skis, so it pays to check what else is closing on 5 October.

    Inspections and full lot details are available through the Grays listing.

  • Carrum Downs Sea Ray Boat Auction

    Carrum Downs Sea Ray Boat Auction

    Ends 04:30 PM 27 July 2026 • Damosh Ave Carrum Downs VIC 3201 • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    Includes: 2014 Sea Ray 350SLX ***Submerged***

New South Wales

  • NSW - Boat Auction 13/10

    NSW – Boat Auction 13/10

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Milperra/Newcastle, NSW • 2 lots • Grays Online

    A boat auction out of Milperra and Newcastle is listing two marine lots through Grays. The pick is a Quintrex 500 Sea Wasp alongside a 2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX.

  • Markham Whaler 4.5m Twin Hull Boat

    Markham Whaler 4.5m Twin Hull Boat

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Douglas Park, NSW • Grays Online

    A Markham Whaler 4.5m twin hull boat is on the block through Grays, closing 19 October from Douglas Park, NSW. It’s a single-lot listing, so the whole auction comes down to this one hull.

    More detail

    This is a standalone lot rather than a bulk clearance: one Markham Whaler, 4.5m, twin hull. That configuration gives you a stable, shallow-draft platform, and the whaler layout keeps the deck open for fishing, diving or general runabout duties.

    Because it’s listed individually, you’re bidding on exactly what’s described, not picking through a mixed marine catalogue. Grays is running it as part of its broader powerboat, jet ski and watercraft auctions, but this lot stands alone.

    Worth checking before you bid: hull condition, trailer inclusion, engine setup and registration paperwork. The listing closes 19 October, so inspect early and bid with your numbers already worked out.

  • Bayliner 265SB 26ft Fibreglass Cabin Cruiser

    Bayliner 265SB 26ft Fibreglass Cabin Cruiser

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Douglas Park, NSW • Grays Online

    A 26ft Bayliner 265SB cabin cruiser is being listed through Grays at Douglas Park, NSW. The fibreglass cruiser is a single boat lot from the marine auction, closing 19 October.

    More detail

    The Bayliner 265SB is a trailerable cabin cruiser with an enclosed cabin, and at 26ft it sits in the sweet spot for overnighting and coastal runs. This one is offered as an individual lot rather than part of a bulk clearance, so you can bid on the boat alone.

    It comes through Grays’ marine auction, which covers powerboats, jet skis and watercraft. Inspect before you bid and check the listing for engine hours, trailer inclusion and registration details.

  • Quintrex 500 Sea Wasp

    Quintrex 500 Sea Wasp

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Milperra/Newcastle, NSW • Grays Online

    A Quintrex 500 Sea Wasp is on the block through Grays, listed out of Milperra and Newcastle, NSW. The 500 Sea Wasp is a proven ali plate hull, and this one is being sold as a single boat lot, so you can bid on the boat itself rather than a package deal.

    More detail

    This listing is a single Quintrex 500 Sea Wasp pulled from a broader Grays Online sale covering powerboats, jet skis, and watercraft. That structure suits anyone who wants the hull and nothing else, no trailer or extras bundled in to inflate the price.

    The 500 Sea Wasp is a familiar sight on Australian water, a plate alloy runabout that handles estuary work and close-in offshore runs without drama. Buyers should check the listing photos and condition report closely for motor hours, hull wear, and what’s actually included with the lot before bidding.

    With the auction closing 19 October 2026, there’s time to inspect and do your homework. Two locations are listed, Milperra and Newcastle, so confirm which site the boat sits at before you plan a pickup.

  • Hartley Marksman Cruiser

    Hartley Marksman Cruiser

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Lavender Bay, NSW • Grays Online

    A Hartley Marksman Cruiser is listed through Grays, closing 19 October from Lavender Bay, NSW. The lot sits among powerboats, jet skis and other watercraft in the marine category, so check the listing for hull condition, motor details and trailer inclusion before you bid.

    More detail

    This is a single boat lot within a larger Grays marine sale covering powerboats, jet skis and watercraft, which means you can compare the Hartley Marksman Cruiser against everything else on offer before committing. The Marksman is a known Hartley hull, so it pays to look closely at the motor, electronics and trailer situation, since those often decide whether a boat is a good buy or a project.

    Inspect the listing photos for hull and deck condition, check the registration and service history if provided, and confirm what’s actually included in the lot. Pickup logistics from Lavender Bay are worth sorting before the 19 October close, particularly if you need to arrange mooring or transport.

  • 2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX

    2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Milperra/Newcastle, NSW • Grays Online

    A 2015 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX is being offered through Grays, listed out of Milperra/Newcastle, NSW. The Ultra 310LX sits at the top of Kawasaki’s jet ski range, a supercharged four-stroke ski built for speed and long days on the water.

    More detail

    This is a single-lot listing within a broader Grays Online auction covering powerboats, jet skis and watercraft, so the catalogue around it is worth a look if you are chasing marine gear beyond one ski.

    The Ultra 310LX is Kawasaki’s flagship performance machine, supercharged and aimed at riders who want serious pace rather than a gentle cruise. Inspect before bidding, as with any used watercraft: check hours, hull condition and service history, and confirm registration and trailer details if they matter to you.

Queensland

  • Savage Lancer 28 Flybridge

    Savage Lancer 28 Flybridge

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Mackay/Pinkenba, QLD • Grays Online

    A Savage Lancer 28 Flybridge is on the block through Grays, listed out of Mackay/Pinkenba, QLD. The flybridge gives you a second helm and a spot to watch the water, and it’s a solid-sized hull for coastal runs and overnighting.

    More detail

    This is a single boat lot pulled from a Grays rolling auction covering powerboats, jet skis and watercraft, so you’re bidding on the Savage Lancer 28 Flybridge itself rather than a mixed bundle. The 28-foot flybridge layout is the drawcard: an upper helm station plus a lower cabin, which suits a buyer chasing a capable coastal boat with room to move around on deck.

    The listing closes 19 October 2026. If you’re in the Mackay or Pinkenba area, it’s worth a look in person before bidding, and check the lot details for engine hours, trailer inclusion and survey history before you commit.

  • 1982 Savage Lancer Half Cabin Boat

    1982 Savage Lancer Half Cabin Boat

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Mackay/Pinkenba, QLD • Grays Online

    A 1982 Savage Lancer half cabin boat is on the block through Grays, listed out of Mackay and Pinkenba in QLD. It’s a single-lot listing pulled from a wider Grays Online run of powerboats, jet skis and watercraft, so if you’re after an older glass half cabin to fish from or do up, this one’s worth a look.

    More detail

    The Savage Lancer is a well-known Australian half cabin hull, and this 1982 build sits in the classic era for the model. Half cabins of this vintage are simple, tough boats, and the layout gives you a lockable cabin up front with an open cockpit behind for fishing or cruising.

    This is an individual lot from a Grays Online rolling auction covering powerboats, jet skis and watercraft, so it’s being sold on its own rather than as part of a bulk marine clearance. Expect the usual pre-purchase checks on an older glass boat: transom and stringers, floor soft spots, trailer condition if one’s included, and the age and hours on the outboard.

    Close date is still to be confirmed. Worth watching if you want a project hull or a cheap entry into a half cabin.

  • 1997 Success Craft 1600 Sport With Trailer

    1997 Success Craft 1600 Sport With Trailer

    Date TBC • Mackay, QLD • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A 1997 Success Craft 1600 Sport is on the block with its trailer included, listed through Slattery Auctions in Mackay, QLD. The package pairs the 1600 Sport hull with a road-ready trailer, so you can tow it home the same day you win it.

  • UNRESERVED - 2 X 15m Marina Berths at Rivergate Marina

    UNRESERVED – 2 X 15m Marina Berths at Rivergate Marina

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    Two 15m marina berths at Rivergate Marina are being sold unreserved, with bidding opening 23 October and closing 29 October at 2pm AEST. The Brisbane sale covers both berths as separate lots, so buyers can bid on one or both.

    More detail

    Rivergate Marina sits on the Brisbane River and is one of the city’s better-known marine hubs, which makes these two 15m berths worth a look for anyone tired of paying marina rent or chasing a permanent spot.

    Both berths are being sold unreserved, meaning the auctioneer will take the highest bid on the day regardless of price. That’s the key detail here: no reserve, no vendor approval waiting in the wings.

    Bidding runs online from Friday 23 October to Thursday 29 October, closing 2pm AEST. Register early with the auctioneer and check the berth licence terms, fees and transfer conditions before you bid.

  • UNRESERVED - Maxum Wakeboard Boat

    UNRESERVED – Maxum Wakeboard Boat

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A Maxum wakeboard boat is being offered unreserved through marine auctions in Brisbane QLD. Bidding opens Friday 23 October 2026 and closes Thursday 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST, with the vessel located at Hope Harbour in Queensland.

    More detail

    This is an unreserved sale, which means the boat goes to the highest bidder regardless of price. For anyone chasing a wakeboard rig without the usual reserve floor, that changes the maths considerably.

    The Maxum is sold as is, where is, from Hope Harbour in Queensland. Inspect before you bid and factor in whatever survey or mechanical checks you need. The online auction runs from Friday 23 October 2026 to Thursday 29 October 2026, closing at 2pm AEST.

  • UNRESREVED - 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 373

    UNRESREVED – 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 373

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 373 is being offered through a marine auction based in Brisbane. The vessel is located at Hope Harbour in Queensland and sells as is, where is, with online bidding running from Friday 23 October to Thursday 29 October 2026, closing 2pm AEST.

    More detail

    This is an unreserved auction, which means the Beneteau goes to the highest bidder regardless of price. The Oceanis 373 is a solid cruising yacht from Beneteau’s popular Oceanis line, and unreserved marine sales like this one tend to draw serious interest from buyers watching the market for a well-known production hull.

    The boat sits at Hope Harbour, Queensland, and is sold as is, where is. Inspect before you bid and factor in any work you want done before it goes back in the water.

    Bidding opens Friday 23 October 2026 and closes Thursday 29 October at 2pm AEST. Get your finance and survey sorted before the close date.

  • 1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge

    1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A 1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge is being listed through marine auction in Brisbane, with the boat itself sitting on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The listing comes from the executors of an estate, and inspection is strongly recommended before bidding opens on 23 October 2026 and closes 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST.

    More detail

    This is an estate sale, so the Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge is being offered under instruction from the executors rather than a dealer. That usually means the boat is sold as it stands, and the condition you see at inspection is what you get. The 400 Sedan Bridge is a solid twin-cabin cruiser with a flybridge and a reputation for comfortable coastal running, and this 1996 example is presented as a complete package.

    Inspection is flagged as highly recommended, which is the right call on any vessel of this age. Hull, engines, electronics and upholstery all deserve a proper look before you commit. The Gold Coast location makes a pre-bid inspection straightforward for anyone in southeast Queensland.

    Bidding runs online from Friday 23 October 2026 and ends Thursday 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST. Register early so you are ready when the clock starts.

  • 2005 Sealegs SLH56

    2005 Sealegs SLH56

    Date TBC • Mackay, QLD • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A 2005 Sealegs SLH56 is being offered through Slattery Auctions in Mackay, QLD. The lot is a single amphibious-capable vessel from the auctioneer’s marine catalogue, which also covers boats, jet skis and watercraft.

  • 2012 Cairns Custom Craft Centre Console on Trailer

    2012 Cairns Custom Craft Centre Console on Trailer

    Date TBC • Mackay, QLD • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A 2012 Cairns Custom Craft centre console on trailer is being offered through Slattery Auctions in Mackay, QLD. The boat comes as a single lot, so you’re looking at one clean pick rather than a paddock full of projects.

  • UNRESERVED -12m Steel Chined Yacht

    UNRESERVED -12m Steel Chined Yacht

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A 12m steel-chined yacht is being sold unreserved through an online auction, sitting on hard stand in Bundaberg, Queensland. The listing comes via marine auctioneers in Brisbane, with bidding opening Friday 23 October 2026 and closing Thursday 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST.

    More detail

    This is an unreserved sale, which means the yacht goes to the highest bidder regardless of price. It is currently on hard stand in Bundaberg, Queensland, so inspect it on dry land before bidding. The vessel is steel-chined and measures 12m.

    The auction runs online only. Bidding commences Friday 23 October 2026 and ends Thursday 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST. The yacht is sold as is, where is, so factor in survey, transport and any recommissioning costs before you commit.

  • UNRESERVED 18m Commercial Steel Trawler

    UNRESERVED 18m Commercial Steel Trawler

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    An 18m commercial steel trawler is being listed through marine auctions, currently sitting on hard stand in Bundaberg, Queensland. The vessel comes with tank and refrigeration facilities and has been salvaged and stored, with online bidding running from Friday 23 October to Thursday 29 October 2026, closing 2pm AEST.

    More detail

    This is a full commercial trawler hull, 18m of steel, set up with tank and refrigeration capacity from its working days. It has since been salvaged and stored on hard stand in Bundaberg, so anyone inspecting can get a proper look at the hull and onboard systems without needing a slipway.

    The auction runs unreserved, which means it sells regardless of price. Bidding opens Friday 23 October 2026 and closes Thursday 29 October at 2pm AEST.

    Worth a look if you run a marine operation, want a project hull, or need steel and refrigeration gear for a rebuild. Being on hard stand in Bundaberg makes inspection straightforward before bidding closes.

  • UNRESERVED 1986 10.5m Howard Leisure

    UNRESERVED 1986 10.5m Howard Leisure

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A 10.5m Howard Leisure vessel from 1986 is on the block in Bundaberg, Queensland through marine auctioneer. It’s an unreserved sale, so the highest bid takes it, with online bidding running from 23 to 29 October 2026.

    More detail

    This is a straightforward unreserved auction: no minimum, no reserve, and the boat goes to whoever bids highest when bidding closes at 2pm AEST on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Bidding opens Friday, 23 October 2026.

    The vessel is a 1986 Howard Leisure, 10.5m, located in Bundaberg, Queensland. It’s offered as is, where is, so inspect before you bid and factor in whatever work it needs.

    Full details and inspection arrangements are with the auctioneer.

  • 1993 43ft Symbol Motor Cruiser

    1993 43ft Symbol Motor Cruiser

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A 43ft Symbol motor cruiser from 1993 is being listed through a marine auction based in Brisbane. The vessel, located in Cairns, Queensland, is a solid option for anyone after a capable cruiser without new-boat pricing. Inspection is highly recommended before bidding.

    More detail

    This 1993 Symbol motor cruiser measures 43ft and is located in Cairns, Queensland. It is being offered through a marine auctioneer based in Brisbane, with online bidding running from Friday, 23 October 2026 until Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST.

    The auctioneer has flagged inspection as highly recommended, which is standard advice for a vessel of this age and size. Buyers should arrange a look before bidding closes to check the hull, engines and onboard systems for themselves.

    Full details on the cruiser are limited in the listing, so it pays to contact the auctioneer directly for the spec sheet and inspection arrangements.

  • 1988 Tayana Centre Cockpit High Performance Cruising Yacht

    1988 Tayana Centre Cockpit High Performance Cruising Yacht

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A bluewater cruising yacht with serious offshore pedigree is on the block in Brisbane. The 1988 Tayana Centre Cockpit is a heavily built Taiwanese cruiser, and inspection at Manly is strongly advised before bidding opens on 23 October.

    More detail

    Tayana yachts earned their reputation on long ocean passages, and this centre cockpit configuration is the layout that made them popular with cruising couples. The centre cockpit keeps the helm and living space amidships, leaving a large aft cabin and a safer working platform in rough weather. Build quality on these Taiwanese hulls is heavy and conservative, which is why so many are still crossing oceans nearly four decades on.

    The auction runs online from Friday 23 October to Thursday 29 October, closing at 2pm AEST. The boat sits at Manly, Queensland, and the auctioneer is clear that inspection is highly recommended. That advice is worth taking seriously on any vessel of this age: survey findings on rigging, deck core, engine hours and osmosis will drive the final price far more than the listing photos will.

    For a buyer after a capable liveaboard or coastal cruiser with genuine offshore bones, this is the sort of lot where doing the homework first pays off.

  • 1981 Roberts 53 Bluewater GRP Cruiser

    1981 Roberts 53 Bluewater GRP Cruiser

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A ketch-rigged Bruce Roberts bluewater cruiser is on the block, AMSA registered and set up for liveaboard or long-haul sailing. The 1981 Roberts 53 GRP cruiser is berthed at Hervey Bay, Queensland, with inspection recommended before bidding opens through the Brisbane-based auctioneer on 23 October 2026.

    More detail

    This is a custom Bruce Roberts 53 in GRP, ketch rigged and AMSA registered, which means the paperwork is already sorted for offshore work. At 53 feet it carries serious volume below, the sort of layout that works as a full-time liveaboard or a comfortable bluewater passage maker.

    The boat sits at Hervey Bay, Queensland, so anyone serious should arrange an inspection before bidding closes. Turnkey is the word the auctioneer is using, and for a vessel this size that is worth verifying in person.

    Online bidding runs from Friday 23 October 2026 and closes Thursday 29 October 2026 at 2pm AEST.

  • UNRESERVED - Sea Ranger 44 Flybridge Cruiser

    UNRESERVED – Sea Ranger 44 Flybridge Cruiser

    Date TBC • Brisbane QLD • marine

    A 1990 Ranger 44 Flybridge Cruiser is heading to online auction, with bidding opening on Thursday, 24 September 2026 and closing the following Wednesday. This one’s parked at Redcliffe Marina in Brisbane, so you can get a proper look before you bid. The lot list is thin, but the boat itself is the drawcard. It’s a serious offshore cruiser with a flybridge layout, and the auctioneer is pushing inspections hard, which tells you they want serious buyers who know what they’re looking at.

    More detail

    The Ranger 44 has a solid reputation as a bluewater cruiser, and this 1990 example is being offered from Redcliffe Marina. The online auction runs for a week, ending at 2pm AEST on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, so there’s time to arrange a physical inspection before you commit. Given the age and the fact it’s a private-style sale through a marine auction house, you’d be smart to check the hull, engines, and electrics yourself.

    Flybridge cruisers of this size are a niche buy. You’re not chasing a weekend runabout here, this is a boat built for longer stints, with the accommodation and deck space to match. The absence of a detailed lot list means the condition is the main variable, and that’s exactly why the inspection is being flagged as highly recommended. If you know Rangers, you’ll know the build quality, but a 36-year-old boat will have its own history, so factor that into your bidding.

    No close date has been locked in yet, but the auction schedule is set. Mark the calendar, get down to Redcliffe if you can, and bid with your eyes open.

South Australia

  • Ausmarine FIB5M14

    Ausmarine FIB5M14

    Mon 19 Oct 2026 • Pooraka, SA • Grays Online

    A 5m Ausmarine fibreglass boat is on offer at Grays in Pooraka, SA. The FIB5M14 hull suits a rebuild, repower or a cheap runabout project.

    More detail

    This is a single lot pulled from Grays’ rolling marine auction, so you’re bidding on the Ausmarine FIB5M14 hull on its own terms, not as part of a package. At 5m, it sits in trailerable territory, handy for river, bay or estuary work once it’s sorted.

    Fibreglass hulls of this size are simple to inspect and simple to work on. Check the transom, floor and stringers for soft spots, and confirm what’s included before you bid, since rolling auctions list the hull and any fittings as they stand.

    Condition, motor and trailer aren’t spelled out in the listing. Read the full lot description and photos on Grays before committing.

  • Quicksilver AA280011N

    Quicksilver AA280011N

    Date TBC • 3 Maxwell Rd Pooraka SA 5095 • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A single marine lot is on offer from Slattery Auctions in Pooraka SA. It’s a Quicksilver AA280011N, a solid pick for anyone chasing boat or watercraft gear.

National / Online

  • Trucks, Buses, Caravans, Boats & Machinery - Fastsalvage

    Trucks, Buses, Caravans, Boats & Machinery – Fastsalvage

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 • Australia • 4 lots • Autorola

    Trucks, buses, caravans, boats and machinery are all on the block in this national clearance. Autorola is listing four lots across Australia, so expect a mixed bag of ex-fleet and salvage gear worth a look.

    More detail

    Autorola Australia runs ex-fleet, statutory, abandoned and dealer vehicle auctions nationwide, with a focus on high-volume car and light commercial disposals. This listing pulls together four lots spanning trucks, buses, caravans, boats and plant equipment, giving buyers a shot at commercial and recreational gear in one place.

    The spread is broad: haulage and passenger transport on one side, marine and caravan stock on the other, plus machinery and salvage vehicles. That mix suits anyone building a fleet, hunting a project, or chasing parts. Condition and inspection details sit with each lot, so check them before you bid.

    Closing 21 October 2026. Four lots means less competition per item than a big fleet clearance, so do your homework and bid with a clear number in mind.

  • National Online Salvage Caravans, Recreational & Marine

    National Online Salvage Caravans, Recreational & Marine

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 • Various Locations, NAT • 175 lots • Pickles

    A dozen caravans, campers and trailers are being listed by Pickles across multiple states, with bidding open until 21 October. The lineup runs from a 1988 Jayco Swan and a 2002 Jayco Freedom 52.59-2 through to a 2019 Jayco Swan Outback, a 2023 Austar Toy Hauler Play Zone T, an Arctic Campers Frost 15, a 2013 JB Caravans Scorpion and a 2014 Tymeyre, plus trailers from LDK, Leader, Trailer Tech and BXT.

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    This is a salvage and recreational clearance, so expect the usual mix: insurance write-offs, damaged stock and end-of-life units sitting alongside gear that simply needs a new owner. The caravan side is heavily Jayco, with four examples spanning three decades, which gives you a decent read on how the brand has aged and what parts interchange between models.

    The newer stock is where the interest sits. A 2023 Austar Toy Hauler Play Zone T and a 2024 Trailer Tech TT167-45T are both recent builds, and the 2019 LDK 7×46 and 2019 Jayco Swan Outback are worth a look if you want something that still has years left in it. The Arctic Campers Frost 15 covers the off-road camper crowd.

    Lots are spread across various locations nationally, so factor in inspection and transport before you bid. Salvage listings mean condition varies wildly from unit to unit, and the notes give no breakdown of damage per lot. Do your homework on the individual listing before committing.

  • Motorbike, Marine & Recreation Assets Auction

    Motorbike, Marine & Recreation Assets Auction

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 • Location TBC • Lloyds Auctions

    A mixed haul of motorbikes, marine gear and recreation assets is being listed through Lloyds Auctions in an online-only sale closing 21 October. Expect bikes, watercraft and the sort of garage and leisure kit that tends to go cheap when the catalogue is this broad.

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    Lloyds Auctions is running this one entirely online, which suits buyers who would rather bid from the couch than stand in a yard all morning. The catalogue spans vehicles, motorcycles and marine categories, with jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods also in the mix. That spread usually means decent value on the smaller stuff while the bigger ticket items draw the most attention.

    Bikes and boats are the headline categories, so check the lot list carefully for what is actually included and condition notes before you commit. Recreation assets and general goods round out the sale, and those lots are often where the sharpest buying sits. Closing date is 21 October 2026, so there is time to inspect the catalogue properly.

  • National Online Boats & Personal Watercraft

    National Online Boats & Personal Watercraft

    Thu 29 Oct 2026 • Various Locations, NAT • 10 lots • Pickles

    A national online sale of boats and personal watercraft is open for bidding through Pickles, closing 29 October. The ten-lot list runs from a 2012 Four Winns H200 and a 2005 TABS 5.45 Master Series to a 2003 Tracker Marine Group Party Barge 18, a 2007 Plaka Boats hull and a stack of 2024 Yamaha Waverunners spanning VX Deluxe and FX HO.

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    The headline act is the run of 2024 Yamaha Waverunners. Six of the ten lots are near-new skis, five VX Deluxe and one FX HO, which means anyone chasing a current-model PWC has real choice rather than a single unit to fight over. Expect the FX HO to pull the strongest bidding of the group given its bigger engine and touring focus.

    The boat side is a mixed bag. The Four Winns H200 is a solid bowrider for family days on the water, the TABS 5.45 Master Series is a proven aluminium fishing plate, and the Tracker Party Barge 18 covers the pontoon crowd. The 2007 Plaka is the project pick of the bunch.

    Lots are spread across multiple locations nationally, so check the individual listing for pickup details before you bid. Ten lots, one close date, 29 October.

  • Tasman Savage (Council Abandoned Asset)

    Tasman Savage (Council Abandoned Asset)

    Date TBC • 2 Ashford Ave Milperra • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A Tasman Savage boat is on the block from a council abandoned asset sale, listed with Slattery Auctions in Milperra, NSW. It’s a single-lot marine listing, so if you’re after a project hull or something to strip for parts, this is worth a look.

Western Australia

  • Boats, Jet Skis & Marine Equipment Online Welshpool Auction

    Boats, Jet Skis & Marine Equipment Online Welshpool Auction

    Wed 21 Oct 2026 • Welshpool Complex 453 Orrong Road, Welshpool, WA 6106 • ross

    Boats, jet skis and marine equipment are being listed in an online auction out of Welshpool, WA. Expect a mix of watercraft and marine gear, with the catalogue covering everything from runabouts to jet ski units and the associated equipment that goes with them.

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    Ross’s Auctions runs regular online, live and in-house sales from Perth, and this marine-focused listing pulls together boats, jet skis and marine equipment under one roof. The Welshpool Complex on Orrong Road is the pickup point once the hammer falls.

    Beyond the marine gear, Ross’s is known for moving WA Police forfeited items, machinery, business closures and vehicles, so there’s usually more than one category worth watching across their sales calendar. If you’re chasing a boat, a jet ski or the parts and equipment to keep them running, this catalogue is worth a look before the 21 October close.

  • EOI: Argyle Mine Light Vehicles, Buggies and Tinnies Sale

    EOI: Argyle Mine Light Vehicles, Buggies and Tinnies Sale

    Mon 30 Nov 2026 • Perth, WA • 15 lots • Pickles

    A working fleet of mine-site Toyotas, a Mitsubishi, an Isuzu and a stack of Club Car buggies is being cleared through Pickles in Perth, WA. Highlights include a 2004 Landcruiser, three Hiluxes spanning 2006 to 2012, a 2010 Landcruiser Workmate, a 2013 Caterpillar GP25NT forklift and three Club Car Carry All 700s.

  • Yamaha GP1800R Jetski Auction

    Yamaha GP1800R Jetski Auction

    Ends 03:30 PM 11 June 2026 • 6 Spartan Street Jandakot WA 6164 • 1 lots • Slattery Auctions

    A single Yamaha GP1800R jetski with trailer is being auctioned by Slattery in Jandakot WA. The 2018 model GP1800R is a supercharged performance ski with plenty of punch for the river or ocean.

  • Perth Commercial Fishing Vessel Auction

    Perth Commercial Fishing Vessel Auction

    Ends 02:00 PM 22 June 2026 • 6 Spartan Street Jandakot WA 6164 • 2 lots • Slattery Auctions

    Two commercial fishing vessels are going under the hammer in Jandakot, WA, listed by Slattery. The NW Bellefin and NW Levillian are both domestic fishing boats, ideal for someone looking to enter the industry or add to a fleet.

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Rodney is the developer of AuctionFinder, with over 30 years experience in the auto trade working with Ford Motor Company, and later in I.T. He is a motor mechanic by trade who greatly enjoys restoring the value in used items and returning them to service. He did this for several years, purchasing used cars from Pickles and Manheim auctions, in both Melbourne and Brisbane, carrying out repairs, and finding new homes for them. In his mid-years, he studied Computer Science at the RMIT, and dabbled in buying bulk lots of computers at auction and sending them out to new homes via local marketplaces.

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