2ND PLACE: 5 to 1, Hatteras 48 Cockpit Motoryacht

THE NAME

“I am partial to my boat’s name, “5 to 1.” As the transom indicates, I have five daughters and one boy who clearly feels outnumbered by his sisters. I love the reaction of other boaters as they drift by our boat anchored on American River or in the Sacramento Delta. Once people learn that the young man depicted on the transom is my son, and the others my daughters, I have been characterized as crazy, brave and patient, or ‘poor little guy.’ Most often, however, those passing by simply utter, ‘Wow!’

“I love my boat’s name and I love my boat; a 1981 48’ Hatteras Cockpit Motoryacht that is moored at the Sacramento Yacht Club. We extensively cruise the Sacramento Delta and San Francisco Bay. Next summer, my wife and I (with the only child left at home... hopefully) plan to cruise up the West Coast to the San Juan Islands. However, an extensive refit is ahead of plans. Any of the prizes offered is on our list for the refit (which begins in earnest after this summer’s cruising season ends).”

THE PRIZE

Matthew and Monique Smith’s kids are going to be rocking out next summer with a brand new Fusion Apollo Series 770 entertainment system. The Fusion Apollo Series has won several awards (2018 NMEA Product of Excellence Award and the NMMA Innovation Award at IBEX this year, to name a few) recognizing it for its superior sound, innovative design, and sleek presentation. Fusion is truly a brand apart in the audio game.