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:

1. Lorillard family.1930-1935 ?
2. Lewis W. Myers family, son and grandson. 1935-1983, 48 years.
3. John Franck, wife Vikki. 1983-1993. 10 years.
4. David and Sophia Medrano. 1993-2012. 19 years.
5. Rick and Elissa Olson. 2012- 2026  14 years.
6. Shawna Burch. 2026-

The Medrano’s and Olson’s were active CYA members. The yacht was CYA flagship with David as commodore in 2001. Again CYA Flagship with Rick as Commodore in 2017.

Shawna Burch owns ONO and will remain member of the Classic Yacht  Association along with her husband Loren Burch. It’s a fine organization and good for the boat’s history.

For a more detailed history of ONO, read the attached article by current owner Shawna Burch.