North Carolina Lions Foundation Inc.

LXCL:A generous donor recently gifted the Foundation a 2003 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider, an inboard/outboard day-cruiser perfect for lake outings and weekend adventures. This sleek, well-maintained vessel offers comfortable seating, sporty performance, and classic Sea Ray styling—ideal for families, fishing, or relaxing on the water.

2003 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider

NC Lions Foundation Boat Auction to Support Brighter Visions The North Carolina Lions Foundation is excited to announce a special fundraising auction in support of the Brighter Visions Campaign&mdash;a chance to own a stunning boat while helping fund vital services across the state.A generous donor recently gifted the Foundation a 2003 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider, an inboard/outboard day-cruiser perfect for lake outings and weekend adventures. This sleek, well-maintained vessel offers comfortable seating, sporty performance, and classic Sea Ray styling&mdash;ideal for families, fishing, or relaxing on the water.After exploring a private sale and considering a raffle, the Foundation has decided to auction the boat with a minimum upset bid and a 10-day bidding window. The auction is now live and will close on November 19, 2025. The current upset bid stands at $10,100, with $100 bid increments.This hybrid auction approach ensures transparency and gives bidders a fair chance to participate while helping the Foundation raise meaningful support for programs like KidSight vision screenings, mobility cane distribution, and Camp Dogwood services.The boat is currently stored at Camp Dogwood, where it&rsquo;s occupying valuable winter storage space&mdash;so we&rsquo;re eager to find it a new home!If you or someone you know is interested in placing a bid and would like more information, please contact Carlie Metts at Camp Dogwood.&nbsp; And as a fun bonus, the winning bidder will receive a bottle of hot sauce&mdash;personally provided by one of our Foundation leaders.Don&rsquo;t miss this opportunity to support Brighter Visions and cruise into 2026 with style.

NC Lions Foundation Boat Auction to Support Brighter Visions The North Carolina Lions Foundation is excited to announce a special fundraising auction in support of the Brighter Visions Campaign—a chance to own a stunning boat while helping fund vital services across the state.A generous donor recently gifted the Foundation a 2003 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider, an inboard/outboard day-cruiser perfect for lake outings and weekend adventures. This sleek, well-maintained vessel offers comfortable seating, sporty performance, and classic Sea Ray styling—ideal for families, fishing, or relaxing on the water.After exploring a private sale and considering a raffle, the Foundation has decided to auction the boat with a minimum upset bid and a 10-day bidding window. The auction is now live and will close on November 19, 2025. The current upset bid stands at $10,100, with $100 bid increments.This hybrid auction approach ensures transparency and gives bidders a fair chance to participate while helping the Foundation raise meaningful support for programs like KidSight vision screenings, mobility cane distribution, and Camp Dogwood services.The boat is currently stored at Camp Dogwood, where it’s occupying valuable winter storage space—so we’re eager to find it a new home!If you or someone you know is interested in placing a bid and would like more information, please contact Carlie Metts at Camp Dogwood.  And as a fun bonus, the winning bidder will receive a bottle of hot sauce—personally provided by one of our Foundation leaders.Don’t miss this opportunity to support Brighter Visions and cruise into 2026 with style.

North Carolina Lions Foundation Inc.

2003 Sea Ray 185 Bow Rider Boat Auction

2003 Sea Ray 185 Bowrider

$10,100