April 15, 2026 Seward Folly

Notice is hereby given that the vessels listed below have been impounded by the Harbormaster for failure to pay delinquent charges against the vessel. The vessels are located in the Seward Boat Harbor or the Seward Marine Industrial Complex. Notice is further given that a public sale for nonpayment of fees will be held. Bids must be placed via the Public Surplus website listing from 12:00 pm May 4, 2026 to 12:00 pm June 3, 2026.

Vessel Registration # Owner Address Total

Seabug
35 Feet

AK8429AU Steven Dickman 200 West 34 th Ave #837
Anchorage, AK 99503

$19,431.92

Sea Bisquit
35 Feet

AK7193AX Mark Drake 2140 High Road
Anchorage, AK 99645

$7,986.47

Bellatrix
65 Feet

AK5490AV Russel Gates 7730 Hennings Way
Anchorage, AK 99504

$27,022.24

The amounts due to the City of Seward include costs generated from interest and penalties on
unpaid storage, moorage, surveys, and impounding the vessels. These amounts will be the
minimum bids accepted for each vessel. The balance must be paid by wire or credit card through the Public Surplus Website.

Successful bidders of the vessel will have 90 days to remove the vessel from city property.
The owner or owner‘s representative may apply to the Harbormaster to release the vessel from impoundment in accordance with Seward City Code 7.10.740.

The City of Seward may purchase the abandoned property or vessel at the sale for an offset bid in the amount of fees and charges due to the city for the abandoned property or vessel.
Notice Is hereby given that the Harbormaster need not release the abandoned property or vessel from impoundment if the Harbormaster determines that a possession would be unlawful or would present an immediate hazard to public health or safety, or the Harbormaster has actual knowledge that the ownership or possession is in dispute. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Vessels may be inspected by appointment only. Anyone requesting further information including condition of sale may contact the Seward Harbormaster’s Office at the Seward Boat Harbor at (907) 224-3138 or email: harbormaster@cityofseward.net.