The abstract of title shows the original name, “Ardito” dated April 4th. 1929 and sold to Pacific Finance Corporation. The yacht arrived in Los Angeles on June 28th, 1929. It is not clear how she got there but it is assumed, by rail.  There is a brass plaque on board, Yacht and Motor Sales Corporation, Wilmington, California.

Her name was changed to Isabel, March 17th, 1931. She was removed from documentation December 3, 1953, returned to documentation January 21st, 1960, and finally removed November 30th, 1971.  At some point in her history, she was donated to the City of Hope.

It is believed her name was changed to Island Runner in 1983 by John and Suzanne O’Rourke, who began her major restoration while living aboard.