Government auctions of boats and aircraft

Learn how you can buy boats and planes from government auctions of excess and seized property.

How to find government surplus boats, airplanes, and other items for sale online

The following auction sites list items for bid, like:

  • Boats
  • Aircraft like planes and helicopters
  • Marine equipment

Federal agency auction site

What they auction

General Service Administration (GSA) auctions

  • Boats and marine equipment
  • Airplanes and aircraft parts
  • Other types of government-owned excess property
  • Military equipment

U.S. Treasury auctions

Property forfeited by owners for tax evasion or other violations of Treasury law. 

  • Aircraft may be small planes, business jets, or helicopters.
  • Boats include cabin cruisers, sailboats, and yachts.

U.S. Marshals Service auctions

Various items seized by Department of Justice agencies and other federal agencies. Auctions often feature luxury motor yachts.

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2026

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