Powerboats, sailboats, inflatables and kayaks are among offerings.

NEWPORT BEACH -- Searching for a boat at a rock-bottom price? The Newport Beach abandoned vessel auction may be just the place to find one, when more than 10 boats will be sold to the highest bidder starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 30.

Vessels for sale include powerboats 28, 29 and 35 feet in length; sailboats 24, 27 and 29 feet in length; one 6-foot and two 8-foot inflatable tenders; a 9-foot, a 10-foot and three 12-foot kayaks; a 10-foot canoe; a 10-foot inflatable kayak; an 8-foot rowboat; an 8-foot Sabot; and 10-foot and 14-foot dinghies. The minimum bid varies with each vessel, and the winning bidder must pay cash.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Department will retain the CF-registered vessel following the auction for a 10-day redemption period, before the vessels are released to the new owner. The vessel must be removed from the Harbor Department facility by 5 p.m. the day following the end of the redemption period. All other vessels must be removed by 5 p.m. the day of the auction.

Pre-auction viewing will be open from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Harbor Patrol office, at 1901 Bayside Drive.