Boats to Tools Auction 2025
Overview
Tools to Gear, Craft Essentials to Things-that-Float!
Look no further. The 2025 Boats to Tools Auction will soon be here! Whether you swing a blacksmith hammer, dream of enjoying a yurt on your property, are excited to explore a new craft, or simply want to support North House, now is the time to make plans. Follow this link to learn more about all of the Summer Solstice & Wooden Boat Festival goodness in store.
Donors Needed - thousands of items have been donated over the years, with hundreds featured every year! From cozy sleeping bags to spinning wheels, hand planes to canoes, your items can be a fully charitable gift or can generate a split of auction proceeds that benefit both you and North House. It’s always a good time to pass on gently used items so new hands can put them to use!
Bidders Wanted - this year a compact Noon - 3pm auction window means the silent auction bidding will be spirited and full speed. Anticipate a “pre-auction catalog” being released online so all of us can make plans even before bidding begins. Online bidding will be available for select items. Stay tuned to learn more!
Getting involved is easy!
North House’s auction portal makes it easy to be involved. Follow this link to sign up as an auction donor, submit your items, and confirm auction details. Auction item delivery starts at 9am June 21 (Saturday). Other delivery options for larger or higher value items can be discussed.
Plans for 2025 are already taking shape!
A few intriguing items (below) are already part of the 2025 Auction. As new auction items are confirmed, plan on updates being shared! Sign up for our e-news to get auction announcements.
Mississippi River Skiff
Row row row this beautiful hand-built boat gently down the stream (or your local lakes)! Initially used at Urban Boatbuilders as a training vessel for people with mobility issues to practice doing transfers from wheelchairs, etc., into a boat, it has only been on the water several times.
Has some scratches and wear. Will be available to view on campus during the auction.
Estimated value: $1,200
Yurt
Anvils
6-7 total, different heights and sizes
Propane heater
Tools
These tools can inspire your donations and may not represent the actual stock at the auction. (Skiff, yurt, anvil, and heater WILL be available!)
