New Name for a Boat

Lakewinniboater · 08-14-2005, 07:32 AM

Hi there,

Anyone have some good idea's for a great name for our new boat. Last one was "Wasn't Me!".

I have no idea figure all you imaginative people will come up with some great ones.

Bear Islander · 08-14-2005, 08:49 AM

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Was To

Was 2

Was Two

I named mine "Faster Daddy" because that's what my little boy was always yelling at me.

One of my favorites is "Instead of Disney"

JayDV · 08-14-2005, 12:58 PM

For just any idea, I'll give it a shot. "Dad's Pride and Toy" or just "Pride and Toy"

But for a more personal name, maybe some details?

1) Manufacturer/model of boat so we know sail/power/GFB?
2) Family? ("My Other Love")
3) prefer real names or puns? or simply play-on-words?
4)initials from family names sometimes make a fun name for a boat, too

or even mis-leading names? "The lawn mower" or for a GFB, "The Mower" or "The Mover"

Aquadeziac · 08-14-2005, 02:59 PM

How about "La Vida Broca" ? If you weren't broke before you got the boat, you soon will be. Ahhhhh, the joys of boat ownership.

New Hampshire Native · 08-14-2005, 03:29 PM

"Just another payment"
"My Second Home"

Island Girl · 08-14-2005, 05:27 PM

If you search on google for boat names you will be innundated. Island Guy chose Scene Isle ... though it is not on the boat yet. My daughter is having it made for me.

Lakewinniboater · 08-15-2005, 07:53 AM

Those are great! Thanks!!

Well, the last one was "Wasn't Me!" as I said. There was a definite reason for the name..... kind of a funny incident when the boat was only 6-7 weeks old!

That, however, was when I was single. As I told everyone quite a while ago we are getting married in Meredith in September. We bought a house so didn't need a cruiser anymore.

I thought it was funny to name it "It Shrank", when everyone was asking what happen to my other boat..... I said it was too hot out.... "it shrank".

However, when I thought of my poor fiance's friends and the grief he might get, I re thought that one.

Then came up with "Wasn't Us!". Not sure if he is keen on that.

I really like a play on words or something sarcastic and witty. First boat was "Not So Much".

I am an ex-professional figure skater, Mortgage Banker, two kids (boy 11, girl 13).... hmmmmm what else.... a bit hyper active and very social. (quick witted...

)

New boat is a Sea Ray..... Fiance owns a Tile distributorship in MA and NH (I liked "Tile Guy" ... he didn't)

That is about it..... really not that remarkable of a family really!

HOW is that for info?

Lakewinniboater · 08-15-2005, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquadeziac

How about "La Vida Broca" ? If you weren't broke before you got the boat, you soon will be. Ahhhhh, the joys of boat ownership.

I like it!

Misty Blue · 08-15-2005, 02:43 PM

Wendy:

Just a thought but I like to see boats named after the boat, not the owner.

Names that show your, can I say, love for the boat seem to bring you joy every time you think about the her.

Names like Shadow, Sunset, Serendipity and yes, Misty Blue (I'm named after the boat - not the other way around) to me show respect for the boat.

Names like Bad Attitude, Corprate Merger and New Promotion, etc. give me the feeling that the owners are not nameing the boat but selling themselves.

There have been some great ideas on this post. I guess that I wanted to give you some food for thought. Just my two cents.

Misty Blue.

upthesaukee · 08-15-2005, 09:39 PM

Here's to your new boat and new home:

"A-Bay C-Ray"
Congrats on the new home, the upcoming marriage, and the new boat.

Dave

Lakewinniboater · 08-16-2005, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Here's to your new boat and new home:

"A-Bay C-Ray"
Congrats on the new home, the upcoming marriage, and the new boat.

Dave

Thank you.... you are very cleaver... I like that one.

Bubba · 08-16-2005, 02:45 PM

First, congrats on the marriage, home, and boat. And "All At Once".

Or new boat, new home, new marraige, "New Life".

Lakewinniboater · 08-16-2005, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba

First, congrats on the marriage, home, and boat. And "All At Once".

Or new boat, new home, new marraige, "New Life".

YOU guys are GOOD..... wow. See, I am so unimaginative. The All At Once SOOOO fits.

Lakewinniboater · 08-16-2005, 03:31 PM

thank you for all the ideas and the congratutions!!

I really do appreciate it.

Mee-n-Mac · 08-16-2005, 11:07 PM

Hmmm, not having any really good ideas so I throw these ones out hoping they'll spark some better ones.

If it was only for you, it could be "It Figures" or "Wendi Figures" (ex-skater, banker motif) or "WinniWendisWish" but given you've gone from cruiser to deckboat while gaining a new family it should be more like "All Hands on Deck". I think I'll need some "lubricant" to ponder this some more. Hmmm, what's hubby's first name ? Do you have a dog ? Could it be "See Ray Run" ?
Aaargh, definitely time for the Tamnavulin !

codeman671 · 08-22-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakewinniboater

thank you for all the ideas and the congratutions!!

I really do appreciate it.

Out of curiosity was the "Wasn't Me" a Fountain? I noticed in your previous post that you mentioned a cruiser but after looking at a Fountain this weekend with the same name for sale at the lake I could not help but wonder...If so let me know, I liked it!

Lakewinniboater · 08-22-2005, 08:30 PM

I wish I could afford one, however, I spend all my pitins on my chitins. (my kids keep me broke!!!

No the cruiser I had.... that I loved is in Irwin's show room. Great boat though.

Woodsy · 08-23-2005, 09:58 AM

Just got our new one.... we decided to name her "No Life Crisis" LOL!

Woodsy

baja-mama · 08-23-2005, 10:31 AM

Liked the name on this boat

ART · 08-24-2005, 11:05 AM

My boat is 'Crazy Horse' after my fondness for Neil Young's music/band.

You bought the boat before you are a family of four... however you knew that you would soon be (a family of) four so how about ' BE FOUR '?

I married a woman with two kids too. Best thing that I ever did...congrats.

Being a musician all of my boats have been named after something musical. If I were marrying someone named Wendy that would be the name on my boat. 'Wendy' is a (terrific) Beach Boys classic and when I think of the Beach Boys I think of good times in warm weather...so that works.

Hey Woodsy what'd you buy? Going to Green's Basin?

Woodsy · 08-24-2005, 11:19 AM

Hey Wendy... Art is on to something... how about calling the boat "Four Play"? I think that would be an awesome name! The boat is for (4) people and it is "FOR PLAY"...

Hola ART! I just got a Donzi 26Zx.... almost a twin to LisaZ's boat, only 70hrs on her. Not the fastest boat, but really nice! Didn't want to go the top end route in case we get a speed limit. Picked it up in Virginia last weekend... Let me know when you will be around and I will swing by... I will definitely be going to the Basin! You? Give my best to the family!

Woodsy

PS: For those who may be concerned, it is below the current noise limit and is muffled.

Frank · 08-24-2005, 11:43 AM

I did the family name thing too: "Three Buoys" for our three sons. But after buying and naming the boat, we adopted a girl, so the boys are clamoring for a name change to "Three Buoys and a Gull". So far, I'm sticking with the superstition that it is bad luck to change the name of a boat! That'll work until the girl is old enough to figure out she's not part of the name, I'm sure.

Lakewinniboater · 08-24-2005, 03:53 PM

Congrats!!! Great to hear about the new boat. Great feeling isnt it.

Well, you are right.... there are a ton of great names and ideas so far.

Thanks to all. I haven't picked anything yet..... however, I will probably put it off until we get back from the honeymoon. I will let you know asap though.

Keep the great idea's coming.

trfour · 08-24-2005, 07:41 PM

" Winni Fiends and Spirit "

Love,
T.

Lakegeezer · 08-24-2005, 09:03 PM

Don't forget the ceremony

http://www.namethatboat.com/boat-renaming.htm

Lakewinniboater · 08-25-2005, 09:45 AM

Yeah but....... what a waste of good alcohol! I need every drop right about now!!!!

I need a personal secretary to keep me in line.... too bad I can't afford it!! LOL

08-14-2005, 07:32 AM	#1
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Name for a Boat Hi there, Anyone have some good idea's for a great name for our new boat. Last one was "Wasn't Me!". I have no idea figure all you imaginative people will come up with some great ones. __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

08-14-2005, 12:58 PM	#3
JayDV Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT & island vacation Posts: 97 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need more info to help you For just any idea, I'll give it a shot. "Dad's Pride and Toy" or just "Pride and Toy" But for a more personal name, maybe some details? 1) Manufacturer/model of boat so we know sail/power/GFB? 2) Family? ("My Other Love") 3) prefer real names or puns? or simply play-on-words? 4)initials from family names sometimes make a fun name for a boat, too or even mis-leading names? "The lawn mower" or for a GFB, "The Mower" or "The Mover"

08-14-2005, 02:59 PM	#4
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	How about "La Vida Broca" ? If you weren't broke before you got the boat, you soon will be. Ahhhhh, the joys of boat ownership. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

08-14-2005, 03:29 PM	#5
New Hampshire Native Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Names for a new boat.... "Just another payment" "My Second Home"

08-14-2005, 05:27 PM	#6
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Google it If you search on google for boat names you will be innundated. Island Guy chose Scene Isle ... though it is not on the boat yet. My daughter is having it made for me. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

08-14-2005, 08:49 AM	#2
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,761 Thanks: 32 Thanked 440 Times in 207 Posts	. Was To Was 2 Was Two I named mine "Faster Daddy" because that's what my little boy was always yelling at me. One of my favorites is "Instead of Disney"

08-15-2005, 07:53 AM	#7
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Those are great Those are great! Thanks!! Well, the last one was "Wasn't Me!" as I said. There was a definite reason for the name..... kind of a funny incident when the boat was only 6-7 weeks old! That, however, was when I was single. As I told everyone quite a while ago we are getting married in Meredith in September. We bought a house so didn't need a cruiser anymore. I thought it was funny to name it "It Shrank", when everyone was asking what happen to my other boat..... I said it was too hot out.... "it shrank". However, when I thought of my poor fiance's friends and the grief he might get, I re thought that one. Then came up with "Wasn't Us!". Not sure if he is keen on that. I really like a play on words or something sarcastic and witty. First boat was "Not So Much". I am an ex-professional figure skater, Mortgage Banker, two kids (boy 11, girl 13).... hmmmmm what else.... a bit hyper active and very social. (quick witted... ) New boat is a Sea Ray..... Fiance owns a Tile distributorship in MA and NH (I liked "Tile Guy" ... he didn't) That is about it..... really not that remarkable of a family really! HOW is that for info? __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

08-15-2005, 02:43 PM	#9
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Name the Boat Wendy: Just a thought but I like to see boats named after the boat, not the owner. Names that show your, can I say, love for the boat seem to bring you joy every time you think about the her. Names like Shadow, Sunset, Serendipity and yes, Misty Blue (I'm named after the boat - not the other way around) to me show respect for the boat. Names like Bad Attitude, Corprate Merger and New Promotion, etc. give me the feeling that the owners are not nameing the boat but selling themselves. There have been some great ideas on this post. I guess that I wanted to give you some food for thought. Just my two cents. Misty Blue.

08-15-2005, 09:39 PM	#10
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,578 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,427 Thanked 1,938 Times in 1,072 Posts	Here's to your new boat and new home: "A-Bay C-Ray" Congrats on the new home, the upcoming marriage, and the new boat. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-16-2005, 02:45 PM	#12
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH & East Alton, NH Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Name it First, congrats on the marriage, home, and boat. And "All At Once". Or new boat, new home, new marraige, "New Life".

08-16-2005, 03:31 PM	#14
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you thank you for all the ideas and the congratutions!! I really do appreciate it. __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

08-16-2005, 11:07 PM	#15
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	I'm drawing a blank Hmmm, not having any really good ideas so I throw these ones out hoping they'll spark some better ones. If it was only for you, it could be "It Figures" or "Wendi Figures" (ex-skater, banker motif) or "WinniWendisWish" but given you've gone from cruiser to deckboat while gaining a new family it should be more like "All Hands on Deck". I think I'll need some "lubricant" to ponder this some more. Hmmm, what's hubby's first name ? Do you have a dog ? Could it be "See Ray Run" ? Aaargh, definitely time for the Tamnavulin ! __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

08-22-2005, 08:30 PM	#17
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nope I wish I could afford one, however, I spend all my pitins on my chitins. (my kids keep me broke!!! No the cruiser I had.... that I loved is in Irwin's show room. Great boat though. __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

08-23-2005, 09:58 AM	#18
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,959 Thanks: 80 Thanked 975 Times in 436 Posts	Just got our new one.... we decided to name her "No Life Crisis" LOL! Woodsy

08-23-2005, 10:31 AM	#19
baja-mama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Liked the name on this boat Liked the name on this boat Attached Images Last edited by baja-mama; 08-23-2005 at 10:42 AM.

08-24-2005, 11:05 AM	#20
ART Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Medfield/Wolfeboro Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My boat is 'Crazy Horse' after my fondness for Neil Young's music/band. You bought the boat before you are a family of four... however you knew that you would soon be (a family of) four so how about ' BE FOUR '? I married a woman with two kids too. Best thing that I ever did...congrats. Being a musician all of my boats have been named after something musical. If I were marrying someone named Wendy that would be the name on my boat. 'Wendy' is a (terrific) Beach Boys classic and when I think of the Beach Boys I think of good times in warm weather...so that works. Hey Woodsy what'd you buy? Going to Green's Basin?

08-24-2005, 11:19 AM	#21
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,959 Thanks: 80 Thanked 975 Times in 436 Posts	Hey Wendy... Art is on to something... how about calling the boat "Four Play"? I think that would be an awesome name! The boat is for (4) people and it is "FOR PLAY"... Hola ART! I just got a Donzi 26Zx.... almost a twin to LisaZ's boat, only 70hrs on her. Not the fastest boat, but really nice! Didn't want to go the top end route in case we get a speed limit. Picked it up in Virginia last weekend... Let me know when you will be around and I will swing by... I will definitely be going to the Basin! You? Give my best to the family! Woodsy PS: For those who may be concerned, it is below the current noise limit and is muffled. Last edited by Woodsy; 08-24-2005 at 11:31 AM.

08-24-2005, 11:43 AM	#22
Frank Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I did the family name thing too: "Three Buoys" for our three sons. But after buying and naming the boat, we adopted a girl, so the boys are clamoring for a name change to "Three Buoys and a Gull". So far, I'm sticking with the superstition that it is bad luck to change the name of a boat! That'll work until the girl is old enough to figure out she's not part of the name, I'm sure.

08-24-2005, 03:53 PM	#23
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congrats Woodsy!!! Congrats!!! Great to hear about the new boat. Great feeling isnt it. Well, you are right.... there are a ton of great names and ideas so far. Thanks to all. I haven't picked anything yet..... however, I will probably put it off until we get back from the honeymoon. I will let you know asap though. Keep the great idea's coming. __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

08-24-2005, 07:41 PM	#24
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	" Winni Fiends and Spirit " Love, T. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

08-24-2005, 09:03 PM	#25
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,663 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 349 Thanked 630 Times in 282 Posts	renaming ceremony Don't forget the ceremony http://www.namethatboat.com/boat-renaming.htm __________________ -lg

08-25-2005, 09:45 AM	#26
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah but Yeah but....... what a waste of good alcohol! I need every drop right about now!!!! I need a personal secretary to keep me in line.... too bad I can't afford it!! LOL __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"