Marine Auctions say 2010 was a tough year

2:47 AM Sun 19 Dec 2010 GMT

'Quite a few bargain hunters turned out at the final auction for 2010 staged by Marine Auctions. It was a sign of the times that interest was far higher in lower priced trailer boats than in larger vessels on the marina.' Bob Wonders Click Here to view large photo

Brisbane-headquartered Marine Auctions has staged its last auction for the year, with more than 35 vessels offered for sale at the Gold Coast?s Runaway Bay Marina. Despite humid, overcast conditions, quite a sizeable crowd was on hand to see Marine Auctions? chief Adrian Seiffert wielding the hammer. In what may well be a sign of a tough market, there seemed to be far more interest in lower priced trailer boats than was shown in the larger vessels on the marina arms. 'I don?t think there?s any doubt that things are still tight out there,' Adrian ...

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