What's in the yard at the moment - Sunrise

This week we slipped one of Paynesville's best known boats Sunrise.

This 23 ft NZ Kauri planked motor boat has been in the same family for three generations. Built in 1952 for Jack Trevorrow who is the grandfather of current custodian John Waller.

Built by Harry Clark in Williamstown/Newport it was one of a series of boats with a 'sun' theme. There was the:

20ft Day Dawn
23ft Sunrise and the
28ft Sunset

Sunrise has always been clear finished which makes her very easy to pick out among the ever increasing floating plastic on the lakes. John has also re-stepped the timber mast and fitted period brass navigation light fittings.

Beautiful Kauri Pine planking

Sunrise is in for her annuals and is in fantastic condition for her age which reflects positively on the love and care the Waller's have for this boat. I am tipping the 4th generation, who is often seen on lake excursions, already has designs on continuing the long love affair with this beautiful boat.

Note:  These pics were taken just after slipping and a short jet blast