OT: Just bought a boat and I need to name it...

Submitted by Helloheisman on

So I just took the plunge and bought a boat. I figured it should be something fun to help pass the time until September gets here. However, I hear its bad luck to own a boat without a name. I was thinking of something cliche like Bo or Dilithium but neither is really original... Any thoughts?

Roc Blue in the Lou

June 27th, 2014 at 7:59 PM ^

If you sail the smaller, inland lakes, try "MgoBog"

If you sail with wealthy types, try the "J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Craft"

If you have no sail, no engine, no paddles and no clue, call it "Sparty"

 

 

rob f

June 27th, 2014 at 8:04 PM ^

after Bill Martin, unless you want everyone to assume you'll likely be out of touch any time some important decision is to be made.

BlueFordSoftTop

June 27th, 2014 at 8:08 PM ^

 
A boat is a hole in the water seeking money to fill its grid coordinates.  Trust me on this firsthand.
 
My desired "yacht's" inspiration once was Effluvium, check out the definition.  So, in the Michigan context, consider EffBlueVium, after Dave B.  Tremendously clever, that.  Give her a swell coat of fresh paint.  Then another.  And then another.  And then ... well the electronics are out, the motor/sails need rework, dock fees increased, somebody slipped and fell.  May gawd have mercy on your soul.

Frito Bandito

June 27th, 2014 at 8:19 PM ^

I just got an 07 Carolina Skiff JV17 about a month ago down here in FL and love it. Here's to fishing the flats!

XM - Mt 1822

June 27th, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^

my grandfather had boats way back in the 30's up until his passing in the 70's.  they were all 'the night hawk', and he had numbers 1 -3.   so 20 yrs ago when i bought my boat i simply named it the 'night hawk IV'

or you could try great family names that you don't have the heart to name your kids in this day and age, but would use on, say, your bird dog.  thus, we had milo (grandfather) and now maude (great grandmother).  

What make/model/size of boat?   inquiring minds want to know and maybe that influences the name choices.