Is it OK to rename your boat?

[spegtoast]

I bought an older boat. After putting a transom in it, a new dash, gauges etc, along with some painting and some of my friends and families blood sweat and tears I would like to make the boat mine by renaming the boat. I have heard that's taboo... Any thoughts?

I realize she has had her name a long time so that's important to me too.. I'm torn:grumpy:

 

[coolbri70]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

she's your boat, do what you like. if you like the name, leave it, if it doesn't fit by all means change it

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Sure you can rename your boat, but you MUST follow the ancient rites and rituals of the sea, enclosed herein, lest ye suffer the wrath of Poseidon and all spirits of the deep.

Renaming Your Boat - BoatSafe.com

 

[NYBo]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

What kfa said. Plus, it's a good excuse for a party!

 

[Another retired guy]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

If you're superstitious, don't do it Ye be tempting fate!
But if you cheerfully walk under ladders; let black cats cross your path; ignore spilt salt; never touch wood; and always sit in row/seat 13 - then go ahead and rename her :laugh:

 

[JimS123]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

True "Boatmen" are a curious breed. We live for our crafts and follow all of the requirements, even if they are only superstitions. When "tradition" is involved, it must be followed.

If you even ask the question, then you might be a "Boater".

If you haven't even heard about the question, then you're just another guy with an old second hand boat!

I do boat names as a hobby, but just for myself and for friends. Be it a hand painted transom, or a hand carved and gilded transom board, I have only one rule. I won't do it a second time unless its a refurbish of the first one!

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

I have renamed a few with all due respect payed to Poseidon with out problems.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Absolutey..and the best part...no judge..no attourney's....just boom done.....NEXT.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

I would like to make the boat mine by renaming the boat. Any thoughts?

Absolutely not! You're just asking for it.

 

[Stevens520]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Dood! Since your screen name is the same as your boat, i think you are stuck with it.

 

[64osby]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Absolutely not! You're just asking for it.

Says someone that lives in the desert.

 

[spegtoast]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Dood! Since your screen name is the same as your boat, i think you are stuck with it.

Yeah... I like the name. But when people ask, all I have is the little bit of info the PO gave me. He says he was driving out to the boat one day and says he saw it on a sign, on an old building, just east of Toledo. Have tried to research it with no luck.

Hmm Spegtoast.... WTF?!

 

[spegtoast]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Sure you can rename your boat, but you MUST follow the ancient rites and rituals of the sea, enclosed herein, lest ye suffer the wrath of Poseidon and all spirits of the deep.

Renaming Your Boat - BoatSafe.com

Creative link... Sounds like a fun little ritual. And agreed.. Another reason to get some friends together for a toast before the first splash.

 

[Stevens520]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Yeah... I like the name. But when people ask, all I have is the little bit of info the PO gave me. He says he was driving out to the boat one day and says he saw it on a sign, on an old building, just east of Toledo. Have tried to research it with no luck.

Hmm Spegtoast.... WTF?!

I thought the same thing when I saw your boat on c-list.

 

[jayhanig]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

I don't think mine even had a name when I got her but just like my rescue dog, she got one I picked once she was mine. I wouldn't hesitate to rename a boat. We make jokes about bad juju when you rename things but only the superstitious actually let that guide their actions.

 

[Yesterday]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Mine's a 69 I got from the original owner who had never named it. It's still nameless despite a gazillion people asking what I'm going to name it. I suppose it's somewhat uncommon to see a 44 yeah old name-virgin boat is it?

 

[sasto]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

It can be fun if you wish. Being an "Ordained Minister" I officiated one for an iboat member....and several others. Check out their blog on the event. It actually lasted a couple days.

homestonestyle

 

[spdracr39]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

I have called my old boat many different names which lead me to getting a new boat

 

[jestor68]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

Is it OK to rename a boat? Yeah; as long as you don't put it in salt water. :laugh:

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Is it OK to rename your boat?

I've always been of the mind that if the boat is new to you, and not a family heirloom (.ie your grandfather named it after your grandmother) then you can rename it without raising the ire of the sea furies...