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RE Naming or Choosing A New Name for your Boat

The age old question what should I name my boat? Traditionally a boats names reflected something about the owner, a play on a career or nickname was popular. Then boaters started to name their boats with a nod to were they were boating or their home port. It takes time to come up with a name that has not already been used a thousand times.

Some name traditions have been dying and its really a shame. Traditions like a nice quality painted name. It seems that the vinyl sign business has all but wiped out the painted name. Another tradition which you don't see anyone doing any more is the three name combination. This is where the name of the boat is not only on the transom but also on the two sides of the boat.

 

 It would seem now that a name for your boat is not that important at all anymore. In a world full of very similar looking boats a name set you apart, and a catchy name made you memorable amongst your boating piers.

If you are going to choose a name for your boat try to come up with a name that tells other boaters a little about you. It could reflect your personality, hobbies, past or sense of humor. Other boaters will refer to your boat by its name. Your boat name takes on a life of its own , people may not remember your name but a great boat name lives on forever. Once you are associated with a boat name take it with you to your next boat.

Here are a few names that have been grossly over used:

Sea Ya          (and any variation of spelling)

Time Out

Salt Shaker

Knotty Lady (really anything with Knotty in the name)

Pier Pressure

Great Escape

Prime Time

These are some names that stuck with me over the years

Harvey Warf Banger

 

Fish and Chicks

 

retaw kcab eddy  ( Back Water Eddy)

 

Anchor Hotel  tender name  Room Service

 

3 C's

 

Just Ice

 

Penalty Box

 

Gulf Cart

 

Another Chapter

 

Birth Control  (The boat was a Trojan)

 

How To Change your Boat Name Without incurring Bad Luck

Everyone knows that renaming your boat will bring nothing but bad luck and make your boating experience something that you will want to forget. But what happens when, after months of searching, you find your dreamboat with a name that you just cannot live with. Since the beginning of time, sailors have sworn that there are unlucky ships and the unluckiest ships of all, are those who have defied the gods and changed their names. So, is there a way to change a name and not incur the wrath of those deities that rule the elements? Yes, there is and this is how: Before taking your new boat out for her maiden voyage, you must have a "christening ceremony." A proper christening and the accompanying ceremony ensures good fortune to the boat and her crew throughout the life of the vessel. If, after being properly christened, a vessel does have a run of bad luck, it will be because her christening ceremony was poorly performed, rather than due to her Captain's incompetence or to sea monsters.. So for you new boat owners, don't tempt fate. Perform the ceremony below before taking your vessel out for her maiden voyage. First of all, make certain that you invite everyone to the christening who is important to the boat. Since this is an auspicious occasion, it is a good time to invite your friends to witness and to party. Distribute champagne to all attendees. Then, recite the following: "For thousands of years, we have gone to sea. We have crafted vessels to carry us and we have called them by name. These ships will nurture and care for us through perilous seas, and so we affectionately call them "she." To them we toast, and ask to celebrate (the name of your boat)." Then everybody raises their champagne glasses and shouts "TO THE SAILORS OF OLD…TO_________ (the name of your boat)."   Everybody takes a sip. Then follow with: "The moods of the sea are many, from tranquil to violent. We ask that this ship be given the strength to carry on. The keel is strong and she keeps out the pressures of the sea." Again the glasses are raised, and the assemblage shouts, "TO THE SEA...TO THE SAILORS OF OLD...TO THE SEA!"   Everybody takes another sip.   Continue: " Today we come to name this lady_____________ (name of your boat), and send her to sea to be cared for, and to care for the __________ (name of your family) family. We ask the sailors of old and the mood of God that is the sea to accept ________________ (your boat's name) as her name, to help her through her passages, and allow her to return with her crew safely. " Again, with the raising of the glasses, "TO THE SEA...TO THE SAILORS BEFORE US...TO_________(the name of your boat)."   A last, long sip by all.   Now pour champagne over the bow to appease King Neptune, and lay a branch of green leaves on the deck to ensure safe returns. (This is when you break the bottle across the bow. Of course, any champagne remaining will be the beginnings of a suitable celebration in honor of the occasion. Once the ceremony has been completed, you may bring aboard any and all items bearing the new name of your vessel. If you must apply the new name before the ceremony, be sure the name is not revealed before the ceremony is finished. It may be covered with bunting or some other suitable material.

If you are going to break a bottle of champagne on the bow order a pre scored bottle other wise the boat might break and the bottle will stay intact! This may sound funny but a bottle of champagne can be very hard to break.

 

 

When you have decide on a name for your boat be creative add a picture and choose a nice font and color scheme, you do not have to do what everyone else does and only use the colors that the manufacturer has used in your boats graphics and logos. This to is way over done.

 

Be more creative than  Da Rinker or C Ray please!

 

If you can find a local artist who paints names check them out a great painted name is worth the money and will make your boat even more unique.


Author  BW

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