ONO was launched in 1929 for the Lorillard family, with the launch name MACABOY. Macaboy was a very popular “snuff” product produced by the family owned and operated Pierre Lorillard Tobacco Company of New York, established 1760.  She was designed and built as a fast commuter yacht, typical of the times.

Next owner was Lewis W. Myers who was a California federal judge. He bought the yacht and had it brought to California. Judge Myers became Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. 

In 1983 John Franck spotted the boat and realized it was ripe for a restoration.  John did a fine job of restoring a yacht that was in well used condition.

Best I can conclude from the info I have, this is the ownership record: