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If you had a boat what would you name it?

139 replies

Twospaniels · 18/03/2023 20:18

As subject really.
We are hoping to buy a river cruiser. The one we’ve seen has a name that is personal to the current owners. We can change the name but we’re not sure what to change it to, we’re not very creative I’m afraid.

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Theoldwoman · 19/03/2023 04:00

Chopper

whatausername · 19/03/2023 04:12

Bob.

SinnerBoy · 19/03/2023 04:26

IHeartGeneHunt · Yesterday 21:13

Demeter.

I have wondered occasionally why cornflakes, muesli etc aren't called demetrials.

Namechangedatheist · 19/03/2023 05:45

I do have a boat, it came with a fairly meaningless name which we couldn't be bothered to change. Previous boat was called 'Das Boat' when we got it. Thought that was a great name 🤣.

Creditcrunch2243 · 19/03/2023 05:47

The Mr. Beaumont

LlynTegid · 19/03/2023 07:26

Is there someone local to the area from history who is little remembered? That naming your boat after her or him would give interest in their story? Especially if you plan to hire out the river cruiser or do trips at any point.

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 19/03/2023 08:47

My parents NDNs had one called "Shy Talk", but I wouldn't use that personally. Smile

SinnerBoy · 19/03/2023 08:50

That's excellent!

NeverApologiseNeverExplain · 19/03/2023 11:44

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 19/03/2023 08:47

My parents NDNs had one called "Shy Talk", but I wouldn't use that personally. Smile

Don’t get it? Something to do with Shite?

Zuffe · 19/03/2023 11:44

I think it’s like ‘shite hawk’

NeverApologiseNeverExplain · 19/03/2023 11:46

WTF is a shite hawk? Like a rubbish falcon?

WeeOrcadian · 19/03/2023 12:13

Possibly one of these

If you had a boat what would you name it?
AndISeeNothingWrongWithThat · 19/03/2023 12:18

Seaward, à la Arrested Development?

YogaLite · 19/03/2023 12:33

I saw one moored in Itchenor called Itchy Pussy😂

BlueMoonCity · 19/03/2023 12:38

I like a pun so probably "I like big boats and I cannot lie " or "Seas the day" Grin

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:43

VeniVidiWeeWee · 18/03/2023 23:31

Is OP coming back?

I am - just having a read through and then I will be with you

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Eyeskydry · 19/03/2023 16:46

Shy Talk

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:47

With regard to bad luck when changing the name - well I don’t really believe in all of that stuff.
We had a boat many, many years ago and we renamed that and no bad luck befell us.
I have also had horses whose names I have changes and again nothing bad happened.

Maybe I am speaking too soon, but the name it has now is very personal to the current owners.

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:47

GobbieMaggie · 18/03/2023 21:08

Titanic

Nooooooo

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:48

boatyardblues · 18/03/2023 21:08

Dignity. 🎶🎵🎶

Nope - I’m not a fan of that song

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:48

TomatoSandwiches · 18/03/2023 21:09

Gully

Used to ride a lovely Exmoor pony called Gully

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:48

Nailsandthesea · 18/03/2023 21:10

Print Name of boat here

I definitely like this!

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:49

lowkeywhy12 · 18/03/2023 21:11

Rosie or Jim!

Awww I used to love watching that with my children.

But not sure I want to name my boat after them

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Twospaniels · 19/03/2023 16:50

PuttingDownRoots · 18/03/2023 21:16

Our canoe is called The Yacht.

So we can say we are going out in The Yacht this weekend.

I LOVE that!

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yousexythin · 19/03/2023 16:50

Dignity

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