BOAT NAME: Inamorata
BOAT TYPE: Ocean Alexander 426 Classico SKIPPER: Bill McCormick EXPERIENCE: 19 Years CLUB: HHYC
BUILT: 1998 PURCHASED: 2005
FAVORITE DESTINATION:
Cruising from Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas National Park. A boating paradise.
FAVORITE BOATING EXPERIENCE: Cruising the inner waters of Alaska and visting remote Alaskan villages such as Hoonah, Tenakee Springs and Baranoff Warm Springs with its' public spring-fed baths.
ABOUT THE CREW: My wife Ann who has been my first mate for 42 years. Our long time boating friend Bob Vargo who is a manager at JPL and Deborah MacDonald a researcher at The City of Hope.
WHAT'S IN A NAME: "INAMORATA"
Inamorata in italian means one who is loved or a mistress. An appropriate name for our boat.
REASON FOR PURCHASING THIS BOAT:
We wanted a boat with an up galley as well as the cockpit, salon and galley all on one level. We especially like the wide walk around deck areas.
PREVIOUS BOATS OWNED:
35' Californian
INTEREST IN THE FUBAR ODYSSEY:
Making the trip in the company of other like minded boaters, meeting interesting people and visiting new destinations.