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Item Description
2005 Yankee Badger Airboat w/ Aluminum Trailer
This Airboat served its life in a fire rescue capacity and has been retired based on a structured replacement schedule. This vessel still operates extremely well and would be classified in "Great" or "8/10" condition.
18' Length
8' Width
350ci GM Engine
Twin blade prop
Current hours: 176
Tandem axle aluminum trailer
Full polymer replacement in August 2019
New Batteries in November 2022
Battery tender/chargers
Regular annual service
Includes Raymarine Dragonfly-5 GPS with down scan
Four Gentex helmets (as seen on seats in the images) equipped with a Setcom wired intercom system with an interface to an Icom mobile radio.
Folding trailer tongue
Rescue Slide & Ladder
Canvas covers for the driver's seat, dash/electronics & windshield
The VHF mobile radio and red emergency lighting will remain with the vessel if the winning bidder is a municipality or fire/rescue agency; otherwise, they will be removed prior to release.
"TUFTONBORO" lettering will be removed entirely, and if sold to a fire department, "FIRE DEPT" lettering will remain.
The vessel and trailer may be viewed at the Tuftonboro Fire Rescue, Central Station, 189 Middle Road, Tuftonboro, NH, with prior notice by contacting firedept@tuftonboronh.gov or calling 603-569-3381.
Item Location
Approximate location based on the seller’s zip code. Explore other active listings on the map.
The Town of Tuftonboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept any bid that it may deem to be in the best interest of the Town.
Vessel and trailer are to be sold as is, where is, as shown, and without warranties or guarantees either expressed or implied. The sale shall be at Tuftonboro Fire Rescue, Central Station. The Town has no responsibility for transporting or coordinating transportation from the premises to the buyer.
Additional Information on this Auction
Custom ID
10 Boat 2 (Yankee)
Will Item results be voted on
Yes
Will you ship this item
No. Pickup only.
In person item inspection information
The vessel may be viewed at the Tuftonboro Fire Rescue Department, Central Station, 189 Middle Road, Tuftonboro, NH, with prior notice by contacting firedept@tuftonboronh.gov or calling 603-569-3381.
Pickup Location Details
The sale shall be at the Tuftonboro Fire Rescue Department, Central Station, 189 Middle Road, Tuftonboro, NH.
VIN
IYA48188D505
Questions & Answers1
Q: Can yall lower the reserve? That boat is not valued at 20k thanks
Asked by w****i · 7/27/2026 10:22:15 AM
A: At this time, we are restricted to our selectboard's current authorization for a minimum of $20,000. If the listing doesn't result in any progress, it will be reposted at a lower reserve.
