Used trucks, SUVs, boats and motors

[JimDog]

The next surplus property auction will feature lots of pickup trucks, boats and outboard motors.

SPRINGFIELD--Dozens of outboard motors, boats, pickup trucks and other motorized equipment will go on the auction block at the Missouri Department of Conservation's surplus property auction in Springfield next month. Similar events Aug. 14 in Brookfield and Oct. 16 in Salem will give buyers a shot at everything from office equipment to lawn mowers.

The Springfield auction will take place June 5 at the Conservation Department office at 2630 N. Mayfair. On sale will be:

--More than 50 outboard motors ranging from 2.3 to 150 hp
--More than a dozen john boats and fishing/skiing boats
--17 1989 to 2002 model pickup trucks
--Two Jeep Cherokee 4X4s
--A Ford Taurus sedan
--Nine boat trailers
--Two flatbed trailers
--A Kawasaki ATV
--A 55 hp Hesston tractor.

Auction items will be on display from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 4 and starting at 8 a.m. June 5. The auctions begin at 10 a.m. A complete list of sale items and terms of sales are available at the registration desk the day of the sale.

All property must be paid for on the day of the sale and before removal. The Conservation Department accepts cash, MasterCard or Visa credit cards or personal checks with proper identification.

The Conservation Department plans other auctions Aug. 14 in Brookfield and Oct. 16 in Salem. For lists of sale items, call the Conservation Department General Services Division at 573/522- 4115, ext 3279 or 3283.

[90acres]

Has anyone been to these auctions? Does anyone know the outboard motor quality of these units? Is it worth the risk?