Grand Yachts Inc.
1930 Vintage Classic Dawn 45 | 46ft
Boat Highlights:
Year of Vessel
1930
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Length
46 ft
Manufacturer
Vintage
Condition
Pre-owned
Boat Type
Power
1930 Dawn Classic Motor Yacht “Sunrise New York” – For Sale in Vancouver.
Own a piece of maritime history with Sunrise New York, a rare 1930 Dawn Boat Corporation motor yacht. This beautifully preserved classic yacht has been in the Pacific Northwest since 1946 and maintained in a Vancouver boathouse since 1994. She has been lovingly preserved and properly maintained by just two passionate owners—one since 1996.
While Sunrise New York has received modern upgrades to essential onboard systems, her original layout and interior décor remain intact, making her a standout among vintage yachts for sale. The vessel offers sleeping accommodations for six across three staterooms, two heads, and a proper U-shaped stainless-steel galley. The spacious salon and lower helm provide excellent visibility and comfort, while the flybridge and covered aft deck invite outdoor enjoyment during sunny cruises. The aft stateroom even features a cozy fireplace, ensuring comfort and privacy for guests.
Powered by twin Ford Lehman 120 HP diesel engines, this classic cruiser delivers reliable and efficient performance.
A proven showpiece, Sunrise New York has earned several awards at Classic Boat Festivals and is ready to be appreciated by another proud owner. Whether you’re a classic yacht collector, a lover of maritime heritage, or searching for a unique floating home, this historic motor yacht offers timeless appeal.
East Coast buyers: This vessel could be easily transported back home—perhaps in time for her 100th anniversary. Don’t miss the chance to bring this classic yacht home and showcase her legacy to the New York boating community.
Built in the days of pure craftsmanship by learned shipwrights. All wood, Hull is cypress planking on oak frames, cabin and superstructure is mahogany and the decks are canvas on tongue and groove planking. As soon as you come along side you see the skill and patience used to paint the exterior, creating a perfect barrier to keep moisture and water out of the boat at the same time as looking just beautiful. Step aboard onto the side deck, enter the inside from two side doors or the aft deck. You immediately feel the elegance of a classic build. Wood soles, mahogany trim and finish throughout the boat. light finished ceilings with dark cross beams. Lots windows and port lights, with overhead hatches to let in plenty of daylight. This is the only boat I have seen with beveled glass around all the windows in the salon, this gives it a real touch of class. Forward of the Salon are two separate staterooms, the forward one is sometimes considered a crew quarters, a single high bunk, toilet, sink and plenty of storage, Aft is the guest room, single bunk on one side and double bunk on the other, storage drawers and cupboards for your boating needs. Aft the salon is the Stainless Steel U shaped galley, counter tops and sink all together, Propane stove and oven, Under the counter Refrigerator. Good daylight through the large window. The Main heads is opposite, Silent sea water toilet, porcelain sink, shower with base on resilient flooring, mahogany cabinets and medicine cabinet. Aft again is the main stateroom, full width, here you find an upholstered settee which converts into a double berth. Diesel fuel fireplace, Storage drawers and two hanging closets, Carpeted wood floors and opening hatches and port lights. From the aft cabin you access the cockpit, hard cover with side curtains for full enclosure, table and chairs will be your hangout spot for those warm and enjoyable summer evenings. Last is the cabin roof flybridge, classic rowing tender with swing out davit system, bench seat across the roof with bridge controls on the port side. Take your time and enjoy the scenery, All outside hatches, tender, flybridge, winches, have full canvas covers to keep out and bad weather.
SPECIFICATION
Other Listings From Grand Yachts Inc.
