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CYROHSIS OF THE RIVER

21 ft. Outlaw River Boat,located in Whitecourt, AB

We do like to have the odd cocktail. The name speaks for itself

It's All Good

1980 MFG 13’ runabout w/ 70 Evinrude located in Lake Havasu, AZ

My wife and her family always use the phrase when I am down on my luck or after certain discouraging circumstances. A pessimist hates nothing more than an optimist, right? The phrase tends to get under my skin. But when I get in my boat, it does seem to be all good.

A Pretty Penny

42' Carver 406 aft cabin Seaford, Virginia (lower Chesapeake Bay)

The wife's name is Penny, so the name is a play on her beauty and the $$$ involved in a boat purchase. The key to getting a bigger boat is to name it after her. Once I came up with this name, I was cleared to go boat shopping.

A N T U - U 2

Dear Reader....odd boat names?....try this one....many years our family sailed a pride and joy - a 16ft Merlin Rocket which was know as the "Four buoys" in honour of myself and my young 3 sailing mad teenage sons. Such was our arrogance and miss-judged ability we decided to 'race at and during Cowes Week dinghy fun events! ....... I know I know (now!)... and inevitably we always came last and embarrassingly tail-end Charlie, in fact we were often asked to switch the club house lights off when we eventually returned. Such were the derisive, hurtful comments shouted our way by passing fellow competitors - that my sons and I unanimously decided at a painful committee meeting (with me on Pink Gins and them on neat Pink lemonade) to call our boat A N T U - U 2. If you read it out s-l-o-w-l-y and phonetically it needs little explanation and will give you some idea of our feelings at that time. Cheerfully we all moved on to greater things.....nuclear submarines, Ice breaking Patrol ships and two-masted schooners - but that's another story. ......so kind regards....safe sailing....

Hammer Head

I am a builder and I love my job. (Although I love boating more) Palm Island, Florida – 22’ Robalo walk around

Kashmir

Kashmir was the name of my husbands band--- after a few brain tumors he was unable to continue playing due to hearing problems. Now he sails ----and loves it. What better name than "Kashmir" for a fine old 47ft. sail boat who had trained over 10,000 sailors. Wish Led Zep could know just how much his song has meant. A journey indeed ! What fun this is--Thanks

My Baby Too

2008 Sea Ray 175 sport

I have called my wife Baby since we met. So when we bought the boat it became the other woman so we named it My Baby Too.

Sea-Duced

Our boat is a 52 foot c-yacht houseboat that we are remodeling and plan to liveaboard on in the flordia keys. We currently live in Evansville, Indiana.

PT-Bote

1960 14' Arkansas Traveler with a 1957 35 h.p. Johnson Javelin outboard, Port Charlotte, Florida.

I was injured in the line of duty in 1995 as a law enforcement officer in N.Y.S. and never thought I'd ever own or ride a boat again but I finally got one and of course, it needed a name. In legal history, a bote, also spelled bot or bót, was a compensation, recompense, or amends for some injury or loss. It is the source of a variety of other terms as well. With early retirement and social security being my recompense and my first and middle initials being P. T., I named my little boat...

Hail Caesar

1991 Carver 280 Aft. Starport Marina, Orillia Ontario, Canada.

We drove our boat for several weeks with no name on the transom - nothing seemed to suit it. We had recently moved to a new marina and were meeting our neighbors in the slip beside us for the first time - following two weeks of holidays. Well one friendly drink turned into two...three....four....well you get the picture. The following day I had several conference calls that I was running for work and I had woken up with a significant hangover from drinking all the caesars the night before. When on the phone, in order to cover up my 'foggy head' I mentioned to my conference audience that I was suffering from sunstroke. My husband standing in the background started raising his hands and shouting "Hail Caesar! .... Hail Caesar!" ... the name was applied to the transom 2 days later!

THE LATE SHOW

My wife and I while living in Portland Ore. Restored a basket case 1966 28ft. Trojan and turned her into a perfect lady. Because of our age most intelligent folks don’t take on projects like this. Since we were later in life so the name. Sadly she was lost in a severe storm in 1989…..RIP ole girl.

Tin Can Ada

1992 home built 24' steel work boat with cabin. Bridgenorth, Ontario, Canada

We converted a tired 1992 24' steel work boat into a day cruiser. Turned out to be a head turner and a well behaved vessel. Tin Can Ada is the name. Tin represents the steel the boat is made from. Can stands for the plain shape of the boat.

MY FAVORITE DAUGHTER

1964 21 Valco Aluminum cruiser (formerly a firefighting boat).

I call it MY FAVORITE DAUGHTER because I have five daughters and I tell each one your really my favorite daughter you know. It's been a family joke ever since and now starting with my grandaughters. One of my daughters accused me of my boat being my favorite because I spend more time with it than anything.

FUELISH BEHAVIOR

1978 Marlin Jet Boat with a 454 Chev. Lake Tapps, WA

Got a little carried away with the building of the engine! Definitely a fast and fun boat, thus the name!

Seascape

Pied Piper 28 ft located in New Bern, N.C.

Boat is used for fun and relaxation on the Neuse River, Cape Lookout, Oriental and Oracoke all in N.C.

Yacht Sea

My kids and I always played Yahtzee, the game, so when we bought a 65’ houseboat we came up with the name Yacht Sea. I lived in Ohio and the boat was kept at Brookville Lake, Indianna. We loved it then ended up going through a divorce after finding out about my wifes affair and had to sell the boat.. Bummer……….

Per Mare II

Cape Dory 28 Flybridge - Ivy Lea, Ontario

Our last name is MacDonald and our clan motto is:"Per Mare - Per Terras" (By sea and by land). Kinda says it all...

401(k) SUN(k)

8foot AQUALARK 1996

Let's face it...these are tough time$, but it's still nice to get out & have some fun in the sun

Libera

North American Yachts made this Spirit 6.5,Napa, CA

received this 21’ sailboat for free from a guy cleaning out his Dad’s house/shed/etc. Boat name is “Libera” which is Latin for “free”

30.4 KILOYMEDIO

Plenamar 30ft sailboat in Buenos Aires , Argentina

An Argentine saying for "very good, very nice" is "Un kilo", coming from some advertisement campaign. Our dear late friends, carpenters doing the internal cabinetry, were so proud of their work that they rewarded themselves saying that everything was coming out even better than that: UN KILO ... Y MEDIO (One kilo + one half-kilo): we shortened to KILOYMEDIO

Legacy

My wife Lesley and I named our 29' Ranger sailboat "Legacy" for two reasons. 1st it was purchased with an inheritance from my mother and the 2nd reason was -- LE sley & GA ry go to (CY) Pronounced "See" corny but it worked for us.

Breathin Easy

Bayliner 215 Clarks Hill, South Carolina

We named this boat after we paid off everything and the kids are grown and I retired. So now we are Breathin Easy.

REEL DISTRACTED

Bayliner Ciera 305 Cruiser – in Gainesville, Georgia

My husband and I came up with the name because he loves to fish, and is totally distracted with fishing whether we are on the boat dock or cruising in the water . I have to admit he is a good fisherman. For me, I am real distracted from the hustle and bustle of daily life while I am on the boat. So the name makes perfect sense to us.

Whale Song

1979 Catalina 22 (#9151), Lake Lanier in North Georgia.

Got her name because of the sounds she makes while moving through the water. As she reaches about 3 knots of speed, you can hear variable pitched tones (humming) caused by the stainless cable for the keel retraction system. Some might consider it an annoyance, but my wife, an educator and science teacher, called it right when she said "it sounds like a whale".

Locomotion

1997 Bayliner Trophy 2002 WA, Port Canaveral, FL.

I've always loved the song "Locomotion" by 'Grand Funk Railroad', and since my boat is only 20' I do tend to feel the east coast ocean motion quite a bit...lol

Family Tradition

Four Winns 190 Horizon, Wacca Wacce Marina, Murrells Inlet, SC

This boat is for the use and fun of our entire family. It acts as a catalyst for family gatherings, laughter and sharing of stories.

Iona's Working

27' Grady White Islander. We are located in Wells Harbor Maine

The reason my husband chose this name is every time he would go to the harbor people would ask "where is Iona" and he would always say Iona is working. That is how our name came about. Everyone loves the name. Iona

Sick Leave II'

24' Maxum 2300 SC. Nine Mile Falls, Wa6

Our 1st boat was named 'Sick Leave'. I was a Federal employee at the time (Air Guard) and I always told everyone that I used my sick leave for pleasure. The real term was know as 'FEHRS Annual' but very few would recognize that. Our current boat is now named 'Sick Leave II'. I have since retired but people still wonder where I get all the free time.

Crack of Noon

18  Alumacraft Trophy 180

The name kind of came by accident. Normally after a long night of celebrating everyone s safe arrival to the cabin, we tend not to wake with the sun. anyways, we Headed out fishing the next &..afternoon when my buddy asks  what time is it . My dad chimes in and says bout the crack of noon . The rest is history

Damifino

20 ft Four Winns Runabout here in Arizona.

The wife and others say I talk a lot so I have been conditioned to simply reply to any questions by saying "DAMN IF I KNOW"! Actually still working on the problem! LOL Hence the name...... DAMIFINO

Gator Knights

27' Crownline deck boat - 2006

I am a University of Florida graduate (GO GATORS!!).  My husband is a University of Central Florida graduate (GO KNIGHTS!!).  We both love our schools, and we wanted to combine our mascots into one name

C.O.A.S.T.A.O.L. P.

1983 12' Sears Gamefisher jon-boat, central PA

Cause Of And Solution To, All Of Lifes Problems e

Bra-Nik-Kir

22' Starcraft Islander, Thunder Bay, Ontario

First three letters of each of our children's names: Brady, Niklas, Kira

Maison Blanche

44ft Atlantic motor yacht

Our oldest son felt that we should name the boat so that it coincided with our name and the fact that we are thinking of living onboard. Thus the name of the boat is "Maison Blanche" French for "White House". e

Les Go

30' Chris-Craft Sportfisherman

Our dad was a lifelong fisherman and he was also very impatient and always in a hurry. Everytime we went fishing we would hear Dad saying "Let's go! ... Let's Go!" as we loaded the boat. Naturally being in a hurry he sort of left out the "T" sound and it came out as "Les Go". His name was Les, so we named the boat Les Go. We won and placed in many tournaments with that boat and the name is just one that people like for some reason. Everyone remembers the Les Go.

NOT A BAD PROFFITT

2005 25ft Bennington Pontoon Boat

Our kids love it, so our last name is Proffitt so my sister came up with, NOT A BAD PROFFITT. So it guess it wasn't a bad profit everybody enjoys it. Every weekend you can find us in Tn on Watts Bar Lake.

SKI YA LATER

'07 chaparral 210

How many times has somebody flaked out at the last minute. So i just started telling them (I'LL SKI YA LATER) .

It's 5 O'clock somewhere

35' Hydra 1 Houseboat, Pueblo Colorado

big fan of Jimmy Buffet, do I need to say more.

OL' COOT II

1973 Helsen II - 22 ft. Sailboat Aydlett, NC

I'm located on the Currituck Sound where, in season, I sail and duck hunt. The sound also has an abundance of ducks commonly called "Coots." Due to my locale, the boats age and my senior self, the name "Ol' COOT II" seemed appropriate.

Miss B. Haven

1993 model 26 foot Bayliner Cierra cruiser

I aim to misbehave.

Sea Nile

2008 Catalina 387 sailboat

She currently resides on Lake Texoma (On the Texas side of the Lake). We had to name her Sea Nile because my wife and I obviously are. We also own a 10 Ft. dinghy and her name is "Just A Little Sea Nile". We have also just purchased a 2008 25 Ft. Chris Craft......Now you get the picture! We are "Too Sea Nile" .

Gator Knights

27' Crownline deck boat - 2006

I am a University of Florida graduate (GO GATORS!!).  My husband is a University of Central Florida graduate (GO KNIGHTS!!).  We both love our schools, and we wanted to combine our mascots into one name

Good Grief

16  1998 SeaDoo Speedster, Dallas Texas

We bought our hot zippy jet boat used and immediately had small little problems to work out.  We took it in stride knowing in life there s always going to be some grief, and if you re going to have grief, it might as well be good grief.

 Wreck Radier

55ft Ocean Yacht and reside off the coast of New Jersey

Our boat name is Wreck Radier, which was chosen for the fishing & diving that we do on the New Jersey Wrecks.

Yogo

40 foot Bayfield sailboat.

We have just bought the boat and were wanting to know what that means?

The Grand Illusion

2006 18' Larson 180 SEI

Much to the displeasure of my 13 and 15 year old kids, I named our boat after my all time favorite rock album.

Patience Two

Gemini 105Mc catamaran (two hulls).

Patience is what I ve named each of my boats, to remind me to have some with the crew, and that with a sailboat all things take time. My Crownline 250 cr express cruiser of course named Impatience. Dinghy is Lil  Patience.

RUBATO

A musical term for set our own tempo.  In Italian, the name translates to thief or robber .  In music it is rob the time.  A boat can be a thief the way it drains your wallet.

AQUADISIAC

My boat is a 1965 Owens Flagship and I am based in Ottawa, Ontario Canada on the Ottawa river.

                     The name of my boat is AQUADISIAC which means love of water.

COPASETIC

2000 42 Silverton Convertible.

                     Meaning entirely satisfactory, this is my 3rd Copasetic, a favorite expression of my late grandfather, who died on                      the day I took delivery of the   first one.

Lagniappe

We've just purchased a 21 ft Crest Pontoon boat. We will be docked near Burlington VT at Mallett's Bay starting spring 2007. 

Lagniappe is a Louisiana Cajun word meaning "a little extra" or a small bonus or gift.  Since I lived in New Orleans until Katrina moved me north, we decided on a name that would offer discussion ("What's that mean?") so we could discuss the serious needs that still exist in the Gulf South, and have a reminder of the wonderful life we left behind in New Orleans.

Our Little Secret

22 ft Larson Cabrio

We named it because we bought the boat in November and did not tell any of our 7 kids untill we pulled it in the driveway in April getting ready for our first time out on the boat!

Summer Solstice

2005 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer, Barnegat Bay, NJ

The longest day of the year 

Summer Solstice II

2007 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer on Order for 2007 season  Barnegat Bay  Forked River

The longest day of the year 

Si Como No

1978 Pearson 35 sailing out of Englewood, FL (SWFL)

This name is not original. I copied it from a beautiful hotel in Costa Rica that I visited about 10 years ago. Freely translated it means: Yes. Why Not. I had just sold my "last ever boat" when she came into view. I really couldn't name it "Oh What The Hell" so I chose this instead. (Note: I have mentally put this name on every sailboat I've ever had. This ones the real thing!)

Major Payne II

I purchased my first boat in 1992 ( a 1989 20' Sportcraft Bow rider) as, obviously, someone else's headache, hence the name - "Major Payne II

Kala Lua

1990 28"' Carver Montego 25 - Dana Point, CA 

                     My husband and I have a 28' Carver Montego with a small back side. He has been to Hawaii a lot and wanted to give our boat a Hawaiian                              name. Since the Hawaiian translation for my screen name (blondbat) would have required a boat the size of the Queen Mary or Elizabeth, we                          went for something short, sweet and to the point.  In English, the name means Money Pit! That's what you get when you buy a used boat!!!

Insolent Minx

18' Reno Lake Skiff

The name is all too fitting for me and I had to name my boat that when I saw it on the movie The Jackal.

Kayleigh's Tuition

18' maritime Skiff located at Millway Marine in Barnstable Harbor, MA
 
Named the boat the day after visiting Syracuse University with my daughter who is a senior in high school.

Laus Deo

1978 Catalina 27' (tall rig) sailboat

Because i "survived" my military service in I Corp Vietnam (USAF '67-'68) as a medic, and more recently a lengthy career in law enforcement, plus having a very rewarding & satisfying 'post retirement' forensic consulting business, while enjoying good health .. and a extremely supportive wife (also in police work) .. we named our boat:  Laus Deo.  If you google that name you'll find that this Italian phrase is imprinted on a brass plate high atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, and that it means PRAISE BE TO GOD!  And it is in that spirit of Celebration, that we chose Laus Deo

Deep Calling

1978 36' Universal Trawler,  Seattle, WA

My husband wanted to name the boat "Deep Calling Deep" after the Biblical philosophy of the soul crying out for God (deep calling deep).  But on the hailing channel, it would be "Deep Calling Deep" calling & &so he shortened it to just "Deep Calling".  Unfortunately, most of the marinas respond to us thinking we said "Keep Calling".  The name sums up for us the wonder and awe of enjoying His creations and beauty while at sea. 

FYNN UP II

My wife and I are restoring/converting a 25 foot Chris Craft Cuddy into a Center Consoled fishing machine.  During the process, we got pregnant with our first child.  Before we knew it s sex, I called him my little tuna .  When we were told it was a boy, we decided on Fynn as his middle name, of course, after the yellow fin tuna.  Hence, FYNN UP II

Rock~ness Monster

1959 Alumacraft model FDR 14 foot runabout, Crystal Falls, Michigan

I found her lurking in the tall grass at a yard sale early in the Summer of 2006. I named her " Rock~Ness Monster " because with 40 hp on her back, she slides across the water with the grace of a serpent and she's pretty rare. (only 702 ever built )

Second Job

Lurhs, 32 Lurhs Sportfisher, 35 Bertram

Being a Firefighter, Bill worked a second job on his off days for almost 20 years.  He often stated, I can t wait to quit my second job, and spend my off days fishing .   When we finally bought a boat we realized the name was warranted for other reasons !  We are now on our third boat &..all have been called Second Job 

Caught in the Moment

1984 26' Stamas cc, E Coast of Lk Michigan (no home port yet)

If you saw my husband (a structural engineer) when a fish was on-you'd know.

Reelin` Feelin`

30 ft proline sport fisher, San Rafael, California, fishing/pleasure boat

There used to be a radio program here where a guy pretended to be a radio evangilist soliciting money. He used to say: "Put one hand on the radio and the other hand on your wallet cause I got that healin` feelin`" I took it off from there cause fishing / boating is a healing experience for me.

WHALE SEARCHER

I have a 12 ft Sears Teddy Williams row boat that was made in the early 70's.  I have a trolling motor on it and spent some money getting some TX numbers for the boat just to troll while fishing.  We asked my 2 yr old daughter what she wanted to name it and she said WHALE SEARCHER, kinda fitting for a little dingy.  I have a ball on my Murray riding mower that I use to take it down to the lake when wife has the truck. Also use it to pull daughter and neighbor hood kids around block it gives everyone a kick!

Knot Hers

After many discussions over weather or not to bvuy a boat we are the proud owners of a 20 foot pontoon that my husband wanted for the longest time. I finally agreed but wanted nothing to do with it, so he named it "Knot Hers".

KNOTFERSAIL

1984 32' Marinette Cruiser, Paducah, KY

My wife's dad owned a boat dealership when she was young.  Her mom made sure their houseboat, on KY Lake for the summer, was "Not for Sale".

Off Duty III

2001 23.3 Chaparral Cicero, IN

My son named the first one -off duty from the fire department. The next one will be Off Duty IV Good.

Lazarus

1966 17 foot Century Resorter (Woody)

Almost every stick of wood on this classic has been replaced.  You might say, it s been raised from the dead.  And just like the Lazarus of old, it is destined to someday return to dust.

OUTTA CONTROL

17FT tracker

She'll get out from under ya quick.

Quad L's 

I am located in New Jersey. 

Boat name is Quad L's  used to be 4 L's. Family of four all with the first name starting with L.

Stick and Move

2006 G3

I like to go to a new fishing spot catch one fish and move to another. Like boxing.

PLAN B

22ft tanzer sailboat, located at Utah Lake State Park

My husband and I could never have children so we bought a sailboat and named it PLAN B and now we can retire early and live on a bigger sailboat

Lure Me

16 ft. 2005 Smoker craft , Keizer, Oregon
 

In the process of looking for the new boat I kept coming back to this boat and kept negotiating with the dealer to sweeten the deal, finally we came to terms and signed a deal, the boat is for fishing and felt that "Lure Me" had more than just one significance, one for the deal and two for fishing.

Crazy Train

1991 bay-liner 2855 ciera, located on Coeur d'Alene lake, Idaho

We have named it crazy train because my husbands an engineer and when hes not working he gets to go a "little crazy" All Aboard!!!!

Wisp

Shellback dinghy (with a gaff rig)

It was my husband's first boatbuilding project.  We named it Wisp because it's slight and beautiful.

Lo-Fin Around

23' Trophy Cuddy,  Navarre, Fl.

My 6 year old and me were on the boat in the drive way and we turned on the radio and put a Jimmy Buffet tape in. As we were enjoying the music and dreaming of being on the high seas, my wife came out and asked us if we were loafing around again......So the name stuck and is perfect for us.....

Trim

50  Custom Del Rey Sailing Yacht

It took 8 months to lay the new teak deck and during this time we were always trying to come-up with a new name for the boat. One day we noticed that at the end of every teak plank was written the word Trim . The name stuck and the boat and its owners love it!

Just Messing About

15 metre steel displacement cruiser, Newcastle Australia 

We built the boat 15 years ago. It is named after our two daughters favourite nursery theme &Wind in the Willows &paintings on both sides of the flybridge show Ratty and Mole rowing down the river and just messing about.

Pandemonium

27 hunter 1981, Percy Priest Lake/ Nahville, TN
 
Sailing defined in one word.

HEAVEN SCENT  

1992 SPECTRUM 1750  Marysville, WA

My wife named our first boat because of God's Blessing when we purchased it.  When we are out on the water, the Smell of the open along with the snow capped mountains just add God's Blessings and the ability to spend glorious time on the Water.

Aquila

330 Silverton Sportsbridge - Jacksonville, FL

Aquila is a galaxy of stars.  My boyfriend bought me two stars (side by side) in the Aquila galaxy in memory of my Daddy.  He said now we'll always be together!

APOCALYPSO

Seidelmann 25, Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas

If you're a Jimmy Buffet fan it makes perfect sense. If you aren't the name speaks for itself.

All Charged Up!

2005 sea ray 300 sundancer, Marina del Rey, California
 
I grew up in San Diego and have been a big San Diego Chargers football fan all my life.   She has a dark blue hull and canvas with a decor of
navy blue and gold to match the team colors as well as a lightning bolt logo on the back.

FLYING CIRCUS

As in "And now for something completely different," the name of our catamaran which is currently on the hard in Lunenburg, NS.  Our home port, however, is Round Pond, Maine.

Almost Free

I have a 2005 26' Ft Chaparral Sunesta.

I named the boat "Almost Free" for two reasons. 1) I sold stock to purchase the boat and I fortunately sold the stock at a high and the profits make the boat boat almost free. Also my kids are getting to the age when they will be moving out of the house and therefore almost free from parenting my lovely kids. I felt with this name I could come up with all kinds of stories. My wife just doesn't want it to have any meaning to our relatiionship.

Miss Mymonie

2005 50  McKinna sedan in Dana Point, CA

The name speaks for itself! All boat owners understand this concept &we just admit it in a public way!

Stargazer

My boat is Stargazer, a 1967 30' wood hull Chris Craft Constellation on Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth, Texas

This boat was a grande dame on the lake for years and years until left nearly derelect at the marina donated by a family estate.  She was disassembled down to the bare minimums and one engine (of twin 327s) and lists to port side. 
 
I'm presently rebuilding the missing engine and restoring the interior and exteriors myself (with professional help). I may need it by the time I'm done!
 
My father did NOT want me to buy this boat, but I HAD to have her.  I LOVE the classic woodies and she was made the same year I was born and the name JUST suits her!.  Joke on the dock is she's the "Leaking Leana".  Or, I could re-name her "Seeing Stars". I'll be doing a lot of that after all the money I'll have into her.  Hee!  Hee!

Uncle Sam

1976 Taylor SS, Lewisville Texas

It is red white and blue.

EFEN

We are a three boat family. My wife has a habit of yelling at the kids to get in the "efen boat". The first boat (1975 18' Starcraft Holiday) became known as "The E.F.E.N. Boat" Then we purchased a 1971 36' Gibson Houseboat. The kids would still go to the wrong boat and my wife would yell the other EFEN Boat! So it was named "The Other E.F.E.N. Boat". The 12 foot dinghy we gave to our 13 year old son named Mitch and being blonde we named it for him, "Mitch's E.F.E.N. Dinghy" On "The Other E.F.E.N. Boat" we spell out that E.F.E.N. is an acronym fo Extereme Fun Entirely Naughty-cal. Of course I am the EFEN Captain and they are the EFEN Crew. People love to call us on the radio!

Gael Force

24ft Shark Keel boat, Bronte Harbour, Oakville, Ontario

We are Irish, what more can I say?

Kalunamoo

47' Vagabond Ketch

The name is from the South Sea Legend about the young girl Tasu from the village of Tak. The long lost legend describes the life and times that propelled her adventurous life.

Unreel

42ft Ocean -located at the Jersey shore

After many fishing trips, it seems that the most often heard comment was - that was "unreal".

Miss "B" "havin"

2002 17' Glastron, Echo Lake, B-Say-Tah, Saskatchewan

Had to name it this because every time I'm in it I end up misbehaving!!

Lady Di

19' Flying Scot sloop, Port Oliver, Kentucky

I bought this boat because my wife was afraid of our smaller boat in heavy wind. This was during the time when Princess Diana was in the news a lot, so I named the boat for my Lady Di, whose name is Diana, not for the Princess.

Finding Nemo

2002 185 SeaRay

Our 3 year old has watched the movie over 100 times I swear, and he loves the water and the ocean, so we put it on our boat. On the water or the Interstate we get big smiles.

Reelax

33 Sealine Lough Erne Co.Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Fishing mad Family !!!! + wife loves to relax !!

Ship Happens

1998 290 Larson Cabrio, Menasha, Wi

I'm a boat mechanic and all fellow boaters know that "ship happens".

Barefoot & Topless

After 6 weeks of thinking of every name we could and printing as many off the internet we were walking around the marina and as usual I was barefoot--and my husband is bald--so hence the name --if you were to ask him he is the barefoot one though.

Stiff Ripples

2003 Glastron GX 205

As we primarily use it for wakeboarding, we selected a name pertinent to the sport of throwing a wake for my kids to jump off.

It's-A-Moray

Sea Ray Sundancer

We love to scuba dive and usually point to the moray eels. It's a Sea RAY (pun is MORE Ray) Pun for Love in Italian Amore'

Chill Out

250 Fiesta Vee, Newmarket Ontario

I work for the largest refrigeration contractor in Canada. We're in the chilling business, very stressfull job when the weather warms up. As such we need a place to go to just "chill out" and destress. Our Rinker on Lake Simcoe is the perfect spot

Three Quarter Time

Grand Lake O' The Cherokees in Oklahoma.

Cause everyone here is just more than contented to be living and dying in three-quarter time. (Nautical Wheelers - Jimmy Buffet). Describes the speed of life when we are on our boat.

Codester

2005 Four Winns Horizon 210

Our Pugs Name is CODY. Go Figure!!!!! Close to coaster

Ai Toa Lua

24 foot Rayglass - Auckland, New Zealand.

Being a keen fisherman I named my boat "Ai Toa Lua" this looks like a pacific island name but say and it sounds "I tow a lure" Also trailer named Lua Toa. 24 foot Rayglass - Auckland New Zealand.

Gunslinger

19' 2005 Bayliner Cuddy, Des Moines, WA

We chose this name because my husband is an avid hunter and I'm an avid Stephen King fan. It's nice the name worked for both of us!

Boston Sea Party

305 Bayliner, Minnetonka, Minnesota

New boat in 2005 and two new Boston Terrior Puppies in 2004 that are always out on the boat. When we go through the cannels everybody always oohs and aahs over the puppies sunning on the bow so I thought Boston Tea Party...no Boston Sea Party! We get a lot of chuckles when they see the name of the boat after we pass and have seen the Boston Terrior puppies on board.

Tolo

34' Cascade Chinook sloop, Bellingham, WA

Tolo is a Chinook Indian name meaning "to gain or win". We liked it because the language corresponds to the boat model, a Chinook name gave us the excuse to use a NW Indian logo, it was different but easy to understand over the radio, and of course everyone wants their boat to win. Plus my maiden name is Toler...

Deep Trout

1985 Sunrunner 24 foot, Houghton, MI

We love to fish lake trout in Lake Superior and have to go deep to get them, so hence the name "Deep Trout"

Sans Frontieres

French meaning Without Borders: My first boat. I bought it with a girlfriend. I lived in Windsor. She lived across the Detroit River in Motown. We sailed back and forth all the time, never much paying attention to that pesky border issue

Vidius

Chaparral 350 Signature Express Cruiser, Seattle, WA

Means "full of life". It is also a reference to my favorite cocktail-VDS, which stands for "vodka, diet-seven up".

Lille Draken

Norse for little dragon she is a 21' viking longboat (not so long) three rowing positions and based on the Gokstad in Norway and launched on the thames u.k. june 2005.

SAM ' N ' EYES

2005 19' Trophy walkaround , Monroe Mi.

I like to fish both for Salmon and Walleyes , Hince the Name SAM ' N ' EYES

Rode Warrior

Catalina 22- Savannah, GA

Because she is, we don't get out much.

Windansea

1999 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer, Wilmington, NC.

We named her after a beach in La Jolla, CA, where I spent many a day while going to High School there. Windansea was appropriate for the Wilmington, NC, area! It never has a "d" at the end of "and". Also, it's always one word.

Rogue

1978 Ranger 22 keel sailboat, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

I got her in 2004 and she had a different name. I planned to re-name her Rogue Ranger all summer. In 2005 when I got the first word "Rogue" on her I stopped. She may be the only 22 ft Ranger on Lake St. Clair, Mi. and is therefore a rogue.

Special Treat

1972 - 42' Gibson Houseboat - Upper Mississippi River - St. Paul, MN

It's my Special Treat, to me from me!

Bamboleo

32ft 1988 Trojan F32

The title of an old Gypsy Kings song that we love. When translated Bamboleo means to gently rock or sway (as when dancing). This name won out over another that was suggested by my 16 year old son. Since the boat is a Trojan he thought we should call it the Happy Seamen

Tupper Ware # 1

1989 Doral Citation 26'

This is my first fiberglass boat after owning over 27 wooden boats. Among the wooden boat set the common reference to plastic boats is "Tupper ware".

CrewZen

Larson 330, Crusier, Lake Pleasant, Arizona

We are a family of fun loving boaters who also happen to be very centered and melow!

Mindsweeper

20' Highlander open cockpit sailboat, Edgewater yacht club Cleveland Ohio

Bought the boat from a psychiatrist hence the name for where he relaxed.

Thundersquirt

Pomme de Terre Lake, Wheatland, Missouri.

We fully restored a 1971 open bow Sidewinder jet boat w/ a bored out 455 Olds engine w/ a racing cam, racing pistons and a high performance carb. We came up with "Thunder" from the power of the engine and "squirt" because a jet boat is called "squirt".

Kairos

36 Ft. Catalina sloop - Valparaiso, IN.

Kairos is a Greek word that means seas the moment. You might never have that chance again.

Wu Hsin

Watkins 25 Cruising Sloop - Charleston, SC

I was obsessing about naming the boat not wanting to cross any of the old sailors' superstitions. The day before launch I was skimming through books in my library and a Zen text book explained one Zen philosophy of living as Wu (no) Hsin (mind) meaning 'decide what you are going to do and then just do it'. That matched the philosophy behind the cruising we do.

Sea Mo' Butt

2002 18' Valco Bay Runner - Kodiak, AK

We wanted a name for our first boat that was catchy and stated our desire to bring home more halibut.

Juust Right

41' Maine Cat

She got her name from the Goldilocks story. You know how the porridge was too hot.too cold or Juust Right! Well she is juust right for us.

S k e e - R o w

2003 Sea Fox 23' CC

My very first boat, so I sat down and thought a little bit about what to name her. My dad always called me broskirowtito when I was little. Don't ask me why but he just did. Now that is shortened up. He now calls me Skee- Row. So i thought it would fit the boat perfect.

Doubletrouble

                     Im a co-owner in this boat, my partner is the father of twins and when they were little he could never go fishing so I used to bragg about all
                     the fun he was missing on our boat. Well 5 years went by, I got married and my new wife was expecting...yep you know it..twins. My partner                          got the last laugh and the boat became doubletrouble...

Allison

Hunter 25 sailboat at Muskegon Lake Michigan

When we bought the boat she was named Vitamin Sea. Nice name but we wanted something different. We have 3 boys and no girls. The family could not agree on a name. But when my wife called and said Allison I decided that was the name. The name we would have used for a daughter. By the way, my son says he may use that name if they have a girl. How about that, a girl named after a boat.

Sofa King Broke

28' Doral - Monticello 2005, Cape Coral, FL

My wife and I tried to be practical when buying our new boat but we ended up with a fully loaded Doral.

Aquaholic

1986 Mach 1 Encounter 25 Kewaunee, WI

This one just happens to be the most fun, spending most of my summer weekends with friends on Lake Michigan fishing Salmon.

Serenity Now

1998 l7' Regal Bowrider Winter Park, FL

Named after the SEINFELD episodes where they try not to lose their sanity. Try is the operative word here.

Starter Kit

1989 Searay 280 Sundancer - Bowling Green, OH

After a few cocktails, my husband made the comment that our boat was a "stepping stone" to a bigger one. I countered with, "you mean a Starter Kit?"

Smells Like Fish

16 foot aluminum flats boat from the 70's - Delray Beach, FL/dd>

Even if everyone else isn't catching fish, we are and it always smells like fish.

Current Sea

Sea Ray 280 srv - mich ..as they say the great lake state

I own a business in computers and electronics.

One Too Many

1989 32' Marinette - Port Austin MI

At one point in time I was stopped by the DNR was asked may we check your cooler, Sir needless to say there was one too many in the cooler. To this day I count the catch more carefully.

EX on the beach

Dublin, Ireland

We were big into cocktails on the boat...not any more.

DAZEOFF

Thundecraft Magnum

..this because a school teacher and I had many verbal vollies over them having the summer off .... he always said I was crazy and had more days off than he .. so when I purchased the boat to tick him off I named it ' Dazeoff".. and aptly so

Imagine

2005 Island Packet 370 Durango, Colorado

"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will live as one." That about says it all!

Errands

28 ft Tiara Slickcraft

Wife hates the boat so when she or others call the office, my secretary is instructed to tell them, "Sorry but he is not in at the moment. He is out running errands."

LAST ONE III

1993 Grady White 19'

The first 2 II are black, the 3rd I is blue. I came up with the name when I bought it because it was the 3rd boat purchased saying this is the last one. Don't we all!

Molly Brown

1982 27' Albin Express, Helsinki, Finland

The adventuress who made a fortune on diamonds in South Africa is by now well-known from the film Titanic, but there has been another film on her life, called "The Unsinkable Molly Brown".

Hog Wild

1987 Grady White Sailfish 25, Bamfield, VI, BC

I am a meat broker in the Vancouver B.C. area mainly selling pork. Our fishing is done on the west coast of Vancouver Island in a small place called Bamfield. Large chinook salmon come into the area in the summer months and are known as " hogs ". Thus the name " Hog Wild".

El Grande

2004 Chaparral 252 Sunesta. Temple Bar, AZ

We love skiing along with our kids and recently graduated from the original 18' to a 25'. When deciding on a name, my wife said "Why not just add 'El Grande'?" Thar it is.

CFever

20' Balboa, Wilmington Island GA

"Sea Fever" by John Masefield has been one of my favorite poems since I first heard it in 10th grade, a loooong time ago. It defines my need for the salt water.

Six Stars

2004 Stingray 195LR, Massachusetts

Six for the 6 children, "ST" for the first 2 letter of my girlfriends maiden name. "AR" for the first 2 letters of my last name. And the "S" to make it plural. The kids really are "Six Stars".

Kampai

1995 Catalina 36 MkII, Peoria, IL.

We have a lot of business realations in Asia. Kampai is the Japanese version of our "Cheers." It literally means to empty your glass and we love to do that!

Tumbleweed

1979 Morgan Out Island 33

In the last twenty years my husband and I have moved (on land) eleven times within five different states.

Morass

1984 Trojan International 10 Meter Express, west end of Lake Erie

Anyone who buys a boat that is 20 years old knows that morass is an apt name for such a boat. A lot of people attach some other (incorrect) meaning to the name.

Tooth n' Nail

25 ft Hydra-sport, Wilmington, NC

My husband is a contractor and I am a Dental Hygienist.

Restauration

1979 Clark-designed San Juan 7.7, Buffalo Bay Marina, Red Cliff,WI

Three reasons for the name; Four-way ownership by teachers, who find that summer is the time for 'restoration' from the rigors of the school year..The boat was rescued from the back lot of a yacht dealer and went through a full 'restoration' back to cruising/racing capability.. And the original 'Restauration' was the first immigrant ship out of Norway in 1825 bound for the Americas, and most of the owners have Norwegian blood.

Stocks & Blondes

1984 Trojan 10 meter International. Lake Minnetonka MN

Although we may not have stocks, we make up for it with lots of blondes.

Noga's Ark

1969 Starcraft Holiday i/o, Cleveland, Ohio

My last name is Noga so of course my boat has to be called 'Noga's Ark'.

Ball Breaker

2003 Rinker 270, Wayne, NJ

My wife and I are big AC/DC fans, and thought it fitting to name our boat after a favorite song. Some say it's my personality...who knows, but one thing for sure, when we're being called onthe radio, it's funny to hear the chatter go silent!

IN-SA-NAN-ED-TY

2002 Sea Ray Sundancer 280, Beach Haven West, NJ

In 2002 we bought a lagoon front property and in less than 3 weeks later we purchased our boat! Buying a house and a boat within 3 weeks was complete "insanity"! We manipulated the spelling to accomodate our family's names (Nan, Ed & Ty).

Far Fetched

6.5M Zodiac RIB, South Coast of the UK.

Far Fetched because "to fetch" in nautical terms means to arrive at or to reach (or to hold a course (or veer!!)). Also in geography it is "the distance traveled by waves with no obstruction" or "the distance of open water over which wind can blow to create waves. The greater the fetch, the more potential power waves have when they hit the coast." We hope to go far in her and to enjoy ribbing in rough seas.

His Sea Fit

2004 Maxum 1800 SR3 - E. Setauket, NY

My husband has been bugging me for 17 years for a boat and finally I gave in. I thought when this man is on his death bed and he didn't get his 'toy' I would never hear the end of it. I would feel so terrible so.....

Relatively Faithful

2755 Bayliner Cierra- Las Vegas, Nevada

The name reflects a similar mindset shared by the boat and the owner.

Slow White

16 foot 1960-75 Ken-Craft net boat with a ' 74 six horse Johnson, Wilmington, NC

Because of the tendancy that this boat has to slide rather than to turn, the banks of narrow creeks keep a black streak down both sides of the boat. The need to remind people that the boat is really white and my six knot top speed makes the logical name for this boat "Slow white"

Volcano

Sanibel 18, Winter Haven,Fl.

We really like Jimmy Buffett's music and my wifes favorite song is Volcano. I was tossing around several names and as a joke said, " why not name it the Volcano after the line in the song that says...I don't know where I'm gonna go when the Volcano blows?" And my family loved it.

Three Sea Sons

2004 24" Sea Ray Sundeck - Denton, TX

I have three beautiful boys that love the water, and there are three seasons that are good for boating.

Elesu Elesu

2003 Seadoo Utopia --Fort Morgan,Alabama

Being a graduate and avid fan of the fighting tigers from the bayou state, no other name seemed fitting for my second favorite pasttime.

HQQTERPATROL

1992 4 winns 20 foot Windham, Maine

The name speaks for itself....See you on the Beach!!

Tempus Fugit

28 ft Morgan Out Island

It means time flies in Latin. Older... yes, but one of the real Charlie Morgan designs. Ironically I lost it in the divorce settlement last year and my ex husband let it break up on the rocks near Stuart, Florida a couple of months ago. For more reasons than one "Time Flies". I will miss her.

Sea My Johnson

1965 18' Jon Boat with a 1956 Johnson Javelin, Brandon, Florida

I have rebuilt the vintage motor from top to bottom. When I first got the motor, I once told my wife that if she sat in the back of the boat with me I would let her touch my Johnson. The possibilities for puns seem endless with that particular brand of motor and I thought it fitting to work the play on words into the name of the boat.

Sea Hagg

1975 DS 20 sailboat moored at Lake St. Clair, Belle River, Ontario

She's my first boat. I gave her that name 'cause my nickname is Hagg and I like mermaids.

Beautiful Loser

18' Wellcraft moored at my house in Cincinnati, OH

A Bob Seger song that has been a favorite of mine for over 25 years.

 Group Therapy

34' Bayliner - Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, MI 

I'm a family psychologist that loves boating in the awesome albeit brief summers of Northen Michigan. My daughter named the vessel for the QT our family spends on the waters.

Puddle Pirate

2000 Maxum 1900SR - Allentown, PA
Since we mainly use our 19' bowrider on lakes, and since I am a Coast Guard Reservist, I decided to name it "Puddle Pirate", which is a tounge-in-cheek nickname for Coasties. It is also discernable on the radio.

Serit

1990 40' Sea Ray Sundancer - Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA

My husband has to sell lots of tires to pay for her!

Hyas Canim

1973 34' Tollycraft, Anacortes, WA

During if not before the 1800's and into the early 1900's, a trade language developed among the Indians and the "white people" known as Chinook Jargon. The boat name is Chinook Jargon, and means "big (or great) canoe"

Mi' Su

1979 Searay 200 SRV 20'

We have a 1979 searay 200srv 20' that was a close bow that I converted into a cute cuddy... long story. Anyway, we were struggling with what to name her until the 3 yr old neighbor kid's nickname for my wife Su, became the best choice. You should hear little Curtis say " Bye Me Su."

Le'MiGeaux

South Coast 23, Lake Ponchartrain in Luziana

The name, Le'MiGeaux!! is something I made up to look like Cajun French, and it means Let Me Go, referring to land life in general and jobs, debt, responsibilities, etc. in particular.

Reel Love

2004 22' Hurricane Deck Boat, San Sebastian Marina, Micco, FL

we have found real love in each other & love to fish.  Since my husband is a retired Coast Guard Officer, & I used to be a land lubber, I have now found a reel love of the sea! 

September Sea

1984 Lancer Sloop fin-keel

We planned to move aboard a sailboat for our 30th wedding anniversary.  There were those who thought that we may change our minds in time.  As our anniversary approached that particular September they were proved wrong as they saw the transom and I said: "September, see!"  Not only is the pun there, but so are our hearts in that we both love to "see the sea."

Cruise Missile

04' 260 Chaparral Mid-Cabin, Toms River, NJ

It is built with a Mercruiser 496 cu. inch HO and a Bravo 3. ...obviously a "Cruise Missile"

Puddle Jumper

1987 16.5' Seasquit - Orlando, FL

Our 1986 19 ft Searay Seville is When I bought the boat, my first time out, I happened to take it out on a day there was a fishing tournament. There was a long channel and open flats on each side, to get to open water. A huge shrimp boat was just plowing to get to the end.  Not wanting to wait till it got there I got my boat on a plain and passed...duh, came upon the wake and had no choice but to hang on and hit open air! Thus the name.

DON'T PANIC!!!

Carpenter 29ft - Hauraki Gulf, NZ

Another product of my creative genius!! (written upside-down on the hull)

Little Toot

18 foot Custom Tug Boat made in Bass Harbour Maine at the Bob  Rich Boat Works Age    1959 Moored Hilton Head Island, SC with The Molly B Party Barge.

Take a look at www.littletoot.net and you will know why it is named Little Toot. The Little Tug Boat that could and did.

Bareacooter

986 19 ft Searay Seville - Mill Creek in the Magothy River - Annapolis, MD

Our 1986 19 ft Searay Seville is name "Bareacooter" because one night out in the Chesapeake Bay my wife fell over board backwards trying to take a leak, and when she fell over she showed her Bare Cooter to everyone on board.

Pier Pressure

25 ft 1984 Century Mid cabin cruiser - Kewaunee WI

First of all, the obvious its a sort of pun' and most of all allot of my buddies have cruisers, I just had to have one too! Peer Pressure~Pier Pressure. It is a 25 ft 1984 Century Mid cabin cruiser. Kept in Kewaunee Wi. At its slip in Inner harbor marina. Used by Liz and myself every weekend in the summer for fishing on lake Michigan ... John Stonelake.

TURN ONE

Marina Del Sol, Kemah, TX

My husband and I named our Beneteau 351 TURN ONE because he used to race motorcycles. When we got together and found out that I was in love with him he said he felt like he was in "turn one", the most exciting and dangerous turn of a race. Laura and Glenn St. John

Flats Rascal

2003 Cape Horn 14 - Tallahassee, FL

Used for pleasure and fishing the flats of the north Florida gulf coast. My lady and I enjoy music of the progressive country act Rascal Flatts. So ...

Therapy

1977 Bay Liner 2150 Liberty - Duluth, MN

My first Big Boat. I am a CD counselor and for my therapy I spend my winters working on my boats and summer fishing from them. I loved watching this one come together. She really has been my Therapy.

Blown Away

1980 Ranger 22 - Lake Ontario

If you've ever seen my crew at a post-regatta party you'd understand the name.

Flash

66 Columbia contender 24 - Percy Priest lake, Nashville TN

The name is an old nick name ... earned in the bars.

Wetdream 2

1985 Baja Force 280 - Winthrop Harbor, IL

The name came from my mother. When I was growing up on Lake Michigan on my parents' sailboat, I said I was going to have a performance boat. My mother said, sit down and shut up -- you're suffering from another wet dream. Hence the name.

Herring

1967 24 ft Columbia Contender - Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI

My girlfriend said if I wanted to propose I should get a boat instead of a ring. So the boat is, well, Her Ring

Mortrubl

1986 Irwin Citation 32 - Corpus Christi City Marina, Corpus Christi, TX

After sinking my first sailboat, a 1971 Cal 27, I found my current boat. At that time she was named 'DEFINITIVE I" which I didn't like. As I was signing the papers in the brokers office I thought to myself "Well, here come more trouble" - and that became the name.

Kick-Off

1986 SeaRay Sundancer - Vero Beach FL

The name was already on the boat , However My husband and I coach football for the recreation department here in Vero Beach and since we purchased the boat 1 week before the Kick-Off of our football season , we feel that this name suits us perfect !!!

Aurora Blue

21 ft. Sirius sloop - North Central Florida, Gainesville, FL

Aurora is Mother of the Wind, and Blue (blew) is color of our boat (and the past tense of the wind's bluster).

Toy Yot

Victoria, BC

I had a small skiff and being my first "boat" I was thinking big.

Whoo-Augh

25' stamas c.c w/ twin yamaha's - Popponesett, Cape Cod, MA

The reason for naming the boat was scent of a woman. I'll leave it at that.

33 Megabites

1986 Bertram 33' Sportfisher - San Diego, CA

I chose this name for 3 reasons:

1. The term unveils my connection with computers (I'm a software engineer)
2. Using the word bites instead of bytes, changes the meaning to mean "catches lots of fish", and
3. the number 33 ties into the boat itself as a 33 footer.

Heads or Tails

1971 C&C 25 - Port Dalhousie, ON

It was named 'Heads or Tails' as the previous owners were two doctors: one a psychiatrist and the other a gynacologist.

Promiscuous One

1999 Boston Whaler - Provincetown MA

I couldn't help it.

Cygnet

Cal 25 ['80] - Atlanta Ga, and Bufort,SC

Meaning a Young Swan. We are about to retire on a larger boat and pondering a new name and I ran across your site. Haven't got the boat or name yet. Still selling the house. enjoyed the site and reading the names...so cute.

Summer Breeze

1973 Cal 27 - Marina Del Ray, CA

I'm from Santa Barbara and we have in what's called Santa Ana winds that come down from Mexico and are very warm. These are known also as the special Summer Breeze. Also, the name connotes warm, friendly and comforting sentiment - just like those received when sailing during a beautiful day in Southern California.

Mahalo Bon

26 ft Sea Ray Sundancer- Phoenix, AZ

My mother recently passed away and we gave tribute to her by naming our boat (Thank-You Bonnie). We know she is dancing with the angels and getting a big chuckle out of the boats name. This name seemed most appropriate because of her life time of giving to our family.

Sjora Jack

22 ft. Helsen Sailboat - Lake George, FL

Sjora is a Swedish name we thought was fitting and Jack is for my husband's grandfather (who passed away as we were purchasing the boat)

DotCalm

1992 Sea Ray 200SR - Lake Tahoe/Lake Almanor CA

I work in the internet business (yes, still ;-) and we bought the boat as great way to get me off the computer and out of the office . I am a boat-nut from way back and this is a great way to spend QT with the family.

Keel n Time

1988 26 ft. Chris Craft. - York River, VA

My last name is Keel. I own a company called Keel Painting that takes a lot of my time, but when I am not working I'll be on my boat "keel n time".

My-La-La-Mar

McGregor 26M - Miami, FL

2 letters each of our four kids. JerMY LAni carLA MARcelo.

Red Ink

2002 Nutshell/Pram Plywood Dinghy - Langford, BC

After a long time thinking of, I built this boat at home and painted it red. When asked for a name I thought why not... as any boat owner knows costs exceeded the estimate.

Navicula

1964 30ft chris craft - Harbour View Yacht Club, Toledo, OH

We named her Navicula because it is latin for small ship.

Flatus

1978, 23 foot Folkparka Motorboat. - Moored in Vejle, Denmark

Flatus is Latin for "small wind" which actually means fart. Having the exhast above the waterline it really sounded like it was farting when the engine was running, hence the name.

Living

Silverton 453 - n/a

My last boat was named LIVING because, you are told to have a goal when you go through a Bone Marrow Transplant. Chances are about 80% that you will not make it. My goal was if I made it, we were upgrading to a Silverton 453 my....Guess what, I'm Living, hence the name.

4Granted

Doral 360se - n/a

Now to top that, we have been blessed with a child (named Grant), well so much for early retirement and Living on the Boat full time. So we down graded to a Doral 360se. The name for the boat was obious to us.

Night Crawler

2002 Mainship 390 Trawler - Saugatuck, MI

Named because it's a trawler. The logo is a ship wrecked boat captain crawling on the beach in tattered clothes reaching for a bottle of tequila with a worm peeking out the side of a bottle, under the stars and moon. Really gets some laughs.

Ranare

Nonsuch 22 - on beautiful Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz, CA

The name plays out as r and r, get it, r an are, which of course stand for rest and relaxation plus my wife's and my name both start with r. I added the extra character after the last e to give it a hard "e" sound, Ranareeee.

Minor Stuff

- Campbell River,BC

Reason behind this was when something would happen in our house( pipes breaking, leaking roof, puppy having accident) my husband would always say "Don't worry about it, it's minor stuff". Hence the name.

School's Out.

Macgregor 26 Swing Keel - Lake Logan-Martin. Pell City, AL

We are both school librairans, and we go sailing whenever school is out. The O's in the name "School" are made with dancing apples. The dinghy is named "Recess".

At Last !!

1990 Bayliner 3288 - White Rock, BC

The name was chosen for a couple of reasons. First and foremost for the Etta James song afavourite of ours. Secondly for the fact that we had a boat At Last.

Little Madam

1970, A class West White Potter - Poole Harbour, England

Made by Stanley Smith on the Isle of White in England.

Rhapsody

1981 Nor Sea 27 sloop - Dana West Marina, Dana Point, CA

I thought the pleasure I enjoy when sailing this boat on the Pacific was like beautiful music. I entertained several names related to music and finally selected Rhapsody as best fitting the experience.

Baydream

West Wight Potter, P19, 3 years old - Backyard Boats in Shadyside, MD

I was sitting around, trying to figure out a name for her. I realized I was daydreaming about sailing her on the Chesapeake Bay, and all of a sudden, out popped "Baydream.".

Rugby Queen

1980, 30 foot Catalina - Baltimore, MD

Named for the night in college I met my rugby-playing husband. After the game, a party is hosted by the home team and after many kegs are shared, a Rugby Queen is crowned. The ceremony consists of the ruggers tackling the most placing them on the shoulders of the bravest rugger and singing terribly raunch songs to her. I received this dubious honor and it was one of the funniest nights of my life.

Saunook

26 C&C - Spinnaker Bay on beautiful Lake Norman, NC

After a small mountain community in North Carolina . Never wanted to forget where we came from or get above our raising so Saunook is a constant reminder of our old mountain home !.

What Evah

'85 Galaxy City - Santa Barbara, CA

The name came about while in Hawaii, we were at a softball game and the team was called "The What Evah's". Hawaiian language is a little different from the norm.

Palmetto Pride

1989 Cruisers Yachts 29'8" - N. Myrtle Beach, SC

Our business is named Palmetto Mechanical Contractors and being from the "Palmetto State" of South Carolina, we have alot of Palmetto Pride.

HerMe

1974 28ft Newport - Reed Point Marina, Port Moody, BC

My wife's childhood nickname spelled to indicate Her and Me!.

Start Livin'

2003 Searay 260 Sundancer - Bel Air, MD

Got the name two ways; One, after hearing why I didn't need a boat from my parents, I reminded them I was 40 years old. Two, love the Toby Keith song 'Start Living' so I've started livin' !.

Alesten

2002 19' 6" Weekender Sailboat - On the hard in Madras, OR

The name of my sailboat is a combination of my two young boys' name (Alex and Tristen).

Dragonfly

1976 18' Sidewinder Jet powered by a 455/450 HP Olds - Little Rock, AR

My wife named her after this swift, small, colorful, water insect because she fits the description as well.

Everlasting Moon

70' all steel Darling Built Motor Yacht - Louisville, KY

She is named after a Jimmy Buffett song from the 70's. The words in the song my husband and I love are: "Light of love on each moonbeam Won't you step into my dream EVERLASTING MOON".

Coriolis

Dennis TS500 16' trailer sailer - Melbourne, Australia

If I have to explain about Coriolis forces, weather and my inability to ever sail very far in a straight line before being distracted, then I guess you wouldn't understand another boat near here, "Entropy", either?.

Tinker Toy

1982 MacGregor 22 - Lake Diefenbaker, SK

I named her that because she had been abandoned, and it took a lot of tinkering to get her back on the water where she belongs.

bad 2 da bone

1970 century MKII - n/a

318 with goes 72.6 mph and 78.9 mph with NOS. 4brl carb, high rise intake 3.5 inch pipes. restored 2001 winter. red with grey and black int. 500 watt stereo system.all original exept interior, and engine is suped up a bit.--- just say this,-- "its fully loaded.".

Stacy J.

1989, 24 foot Performer - n/a

It is named after my daughter. She is a sleek 24foot Performer and she draws fish wherever we take her. She is a 1989 model and we enjoy her very much as we have our little girl.

Scheherazade

45' Creekmore S/V - Panama City, FL

Scheherazade was the slave/princess that told the story of the 1,001 Arabian Nights. We slaved for 1,001 days and nights to pay for her. The Arabian Nights tells stories of Sinbad's adventure and travel - as we hope to share.

Enigma

1989 Catalina 30 ft sloop - Ft Lauderdale, FL

Didn't know how to sail when I bought her, thus the name.

Conduct Unbecoming

Tbird 26 - Tenecape, NS

Due to the numerous times I've been tried of this Service Offence (not guilty x 7/guilty x 2) I figured I'd name my hull this...Still Going - Canadian Navy.

Odalisque

Aloa 29, 1973, hull number 0007 - Lake Champlain, VT

Odalisque was chosen by the first owner after a painting in the Louvre in Paris.Translates to " Happy Belli Dancer" or " The Happy Hooker"..depends who you ask about the painting. She likes to dance!.

After You

1979 Watkins 27' sloop - Bahia Beach (Ruskin), FL

I resolved that the boat should be named for each of my loved ones, and that she is. And, now the line goes ... "Look, I did name our boat 'After You.'".

Ingot

1981 Tartan-33 fractional sloop - Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY

I was a floor trader (in the futures pits), trading Gold futures at the NY Commodities Exch., NYC. I purchased 'Ingot' (bar of precious metal) in 1981 and have enjoyed racing & cruising her ever since.

Boobie Trap

1994 18ft Rinker Bowrider - Silver Beach NJ

I think the name speaks for itself. No need to brag!.

S.N.A.F.U.

1988 27 ft. Searay Sedan Bridge - Prince Arthurs Landing Marina,ThunderBay, ON

The name says it all.....Situation Normal All F----- Up!!!!.

High Seas Drifter

36 Ft 1972 Trojan Tri Cabin - Upper Eastern Shore on the Susquehanna River and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, MD

I named her that because like Clint Eastwood she was standing alone for 10 years I might add plus fuel is getting so expensive that's all I do is drift.

Wet Dreams

1976 Starbuck Jet Boat, 20.5 ft. 485 hp. engine - n/a

Reason for name. It's a dream to drive in the wet!!!!!!!!!.

CAMILA

1967 Santana 22 - Port San Luis, CA

I got an opportunity to get a "FREE" boat. Knowing there is no such thing, I quickly got two friends to help share the expenses. We took the first two initials of each of out first names and named her CAMILA. CA for Carey, MI for Mike and LA for Larry.

Breakin' Wind

1984 Merit 22' - Lake Erie Metro Park Marina MI

My wife wanted to name the boat something that reminded her of me, so why else. We get a lot of laughs from other boaters and the Coast Guard.

Genuine Draft

36' 1966 Pacemaker Convertible Sedan Flybridge - Chester, CT

I wanted "Let it B.B." since my wife is a big beatles fan, and her last name is Bebey, but she got her way on this one, and we went for a play on my last name, which is "Miller" Need I say more?.

Summertime III

1961 35' Chris Craft Roamer - Anchors Away Marina at Marblehead on Lake Erie

Living in a northern climate and this being our third boat, the name was easy.

High Seas Drifter

36 Ft 1972 Trojan Tri Cabin - Upper Eastern Shore on the Susquehanna River and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, MD

I named her that because like Clint Eastwood she was standing alone for 10 years I might add plus fuel is getting so expensive that's all I do is drift.

S.N.A.F.U.

1988 27 ft. Searay Sedan Bridge - Prince Arthurs Landing Marina, Thunder Bay, ON

The name says it all.....Situation Normal All F----- Up!!!!.

Wet Dreams

1976 Starbuck Jet Boat, 20.5 ft. 485 hp. engine - n/a

Reason for name.Its a dream to drive in the wet!!!!!!!!!.

Red Sky

2002 Caliber 40 LRC - Madeline Island Yacht Club, Lake Superior, WI

What could be better than a Red Sky @ Nite?! ed. note I couldn't agree more.

Red Sky At Night

31' Sea Ray - Solomons Island MD

My husband being ret.Coast Guard wanted a "different" name. I guess great minds think alike. ed. note so true, so true.

Fanny

Frances 26 - Poole, Dorset, England

I didn't name her but no one felt they could live with the name-or change it (bad luck) so I got a bargain. I like the name but then I live in a place called Droop Farm.

Early Bird

1987 25 ft Pro Line - Huron, OH

I fish early in the morning and everybody knows that the EARLY BIRD catches the fish.

Wind Rose

Hood 38' Wauquiez Sailboat - Portland, OR

The compass rose has appeared on charts and maps since the 1300's when the portolan charts first made their appearance. The term "rose" comes from the figure's compass points resembling the petals of the wellknown flower. Originally, this device was used to indicate the directions of the winds (and it was then known as a wind rose).

Worthless Crew

1972 Catalina 22 swing keel (hull #1520) - Great Salt Lake

Sails mostly on the Great Salt Lake. As inland sailors we usually moor the boat on her trailer. The boat name came about because I was always walking/tripping over the lounging "crew" to trim sheets, tack sails, etc. One day, while performing the usual sailing maneuvers, I exclaimed "you sure are a worthless crew!"...and the name stuck.

Stolen Moments

1977 Lancer 28 - Seven Bays, Lake Roosevelt

We call her that simply because every chance we get, we steal away w/her on Lake Roosevelt.

Paedphor

Venture 17 (Hull #1215) built approx 1972 - Lafayette/Lake Charles, LA

Motto: It's not much, but it's Paedphor. Visit our yacht club's website at www.saillc.com.

Victor E

1960 Victory 21 - Lake Almanor CA

I was looking at the boat trying to think of a name and I remembered my wifes late father. Victor Eugere Ritter. The Name " Victor E." just seemed right. I love sailing and I love my wife.

Don't Ask

22' South Coast Sea Craft Eclipse model - Pensacola, FL

As in don't ask me why I bought it, as in don't ask me if I want to go sailing (of course, we ain't left yet), as in don't ask me if it gets any better than a sunset on the water. If I ever get a dingy it will most likely be named "Me Why". http://members.tripod.com/mr-wayne/.

S.S. Wetcherbutt

1971 model 14' Jon Boat - Mobile Bay, AL

It was named after an unfortunate hunting incident in which an angry water moccasin crawled in the boat, only to be dispatched with two blasts of .12 gauge bird shot.

Whisper

C&C 27' MK lll 1975 - Vancouver, BC

She is appropriately named for a sail boat. She is loyally followed by her dinghy, "Shhhh".

Palakida

New Alliaura Privilege 43.5 - Miami FL

Palakida is the greek word for high class concubines. She's expensive and I love to be on her (sailing).

Whenever

1974 22' Herreshoff Eagle - Ocean City NJ

I go sailing whenever the tide is right...whenever the wind is right...whenever I'm not working... whenever I'm not sleeping...etc.

Beagle

1978 Heritage 38 tricabin trawler - Santa Cruz, CA

Named for the converted British man-of-war used for exploration and that Charles Darwin sailed with for five years to such locations as the Galapagos Islands.

Wyuna

1984, MacGregor 25' - Ghost Lake, AB

The name " WYUNA" is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning " Clear Water". As an Australian now living in Canada I have named all my boats using Aboriginal word's.

Sugar-Shack

1995, 33FT Searay - Port Huron, MI

I always wanted a resturant named this and this is the closest thing to it. We love the water so it's a resturant on the water for me.

Sound Wave

1976 Erickson 27' - Puget Sound, WA

We sail on Puget Sound plus my husband is a ham radio operator so it has two connotations.

Stormy Sounds

1993, 21` Carolina skiff - Pamlico Sound, NC

I always caught our best pay days on the STORMIEST DAYS.

Capt'n Sleepy II

1969 42ft Pembroke - Greenwich, CT

My first boat, Capt'n Sleepy, was a 42 Pacemaker which sunk off Key West. I thought the odds of two boats named Capt'n Sleepy sinking where rare, so I consider it a little extra insurance!.

Chili Pepper

Edel 540; 1982 Sailboat - Summerland, BC

I love spicy food and when I saw the freshly painted bright red, slighty plump shaped hull the name sprang to my mind!.

C-GAIL

2000 C-HAWK, 25ft. Sport Cabin - Morgan, NJ

A mermaid told me to name it C-GAIL.

Libertasha

27' Century cabin cruiser - Barker's Island Marina on Lake Superior

... I also have a rule: what ever happens on Libertasha doesn't count and you can't be extradited as we recognize no foreign governments either!!!.

Stonefree

E.J.Perry 2000 rebuilt 14m cutter pinjara - Pt.Adelaide Australia

n/a.

SEAWREDE

1991 Prowler 12 meter sedan. - North Vancouver, BC

n/a.

Summerplace

1979 22' O'DAY - Peninsula at Erie, PA

It was named 'Summerplace' when I purchased it and as everybody knows, it is very bad luck to change the name of a boat. I am not superstitious, but what the hell, why tempt the gods?.

Nereid

1980 Watkins 27 - Punta Gorda, FL

The Nereids, the sea nymphs, were/are the 50 daughters of the sea god,Nereus.

R.O.W. your boat

1993 Renken Walkaround Cabin - Panama City Beach, FL

My initials are R.O.W. and my wife said it is "your boat".

Outlaw

Chris Craft Riviera - Lake Tahoe, NV

It's bad!

Champagne Morning

1981 Catalina 25 foot with fin keel - Pastrick Marina, East Chicago, IL

If you have been up on Lake Michigan early enough to see the colors at day break, you know Champagne Morning. If that doesn't work, try drinking champagne in the morning.

TaylorTime

1986 Carver 2730 Montego - Palma Sola Bay, Bradenton FL

If I am on the boat it will be my free time so I named it after my last name - Taylor.

Nice Package

24 foot Wellcraft - Antioch, IL

My wife named our boat as such because she says I have a nice package.

Convenant

'83 Macgregor 25 - Orlando, FL

Covenant is a word defining a comitted relationship between God, myself, and my wife. No matter what distance is between us, or what challenges lie before us, this circle of three can not be broken.

Liasil

1981 Albin 49 TriCabin Trawler - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

It was the name on the blue prints of the boat. We'd love to find out what it means !.

C-Rae

1988 MacGregor Sailboat - Weeki Wachee, Hernando County, FL

Named after my mother Carolyn Rae, who passed away.

2-2 Tango

SeaRay 1978 Cabin pocket cruiser. - Madeira Park Marina BC

EZ for Coast guard to catch our boat name in emergency.

Bayman

Bayfield 25 - Nepean Sailing Club, ON

I didn't name it, but there are two types of people in this world "Bayman" those living on the bay, and Townies, those living in towns. The name fit, so I kept it.

Muir Caleag

C&C 30 - Nepean Sailing Club ON

I didn't name this one either, but having taken gaelic when I was growing up, it means...lady of the sea, or in short Sea Wench.

Lady Fox

1981 Tanzer 26 - Sunshine Bay Yacht Club, Lake Wabamun, near Edmonton, AB

That was what she was named when I bought her. Since the name was nicely painted on the side of the boat, and stitched to the sail cover, I decided not to change it.

Moments Notice

1976 Down Easter - Ft.Myers, FL

A proud old lady. I can not take credit for the name, she was originally called "Moments Notice A" by a Canadian. At the time I didn't know the reason for the A so when I documented her I deleted the A. Most Canadians will pick up on the A part, its much like the OK in American talk.

Wet Debt

29' Formula. 1988 - Phoenix, AZ

We love it for it's authentic nautical look and style, and of course its power (454 Bravo Magnum x 2).

Miss Glory B

1965 Trojan Cruiser 30' - Grand Lake of the Cherokees

She was named after my wife and when I got her I said Glory B.

Miss Becky

1988 Stardust 63' Houseboat - Kanawha River, Bancroft, WV

Why Miss Becky - It is the name that my step-children call me by.

Here and Now

1992 Catalina 42' - Bay Club Marina, San Diego, CA

Our wedding song was Here and Now by Luther Vandross and we were living aboard at the time.

My Way

41`ft C&C - North Point Marine,Rock Hall MD

My spouse did not a want bigger boat, but I did so I got My Way.

Dock HolidayS

1987 Sundancer 250 - Port Dalhousie, ON

It's where we spend our vacations.

R Bay Bee

1990 32' Bayliner - Elk River at the top of the Chesapeake Bay

R Bay Bee because that's what she is!.

"Lost, shaker of salt."

1997 Key West Stealth Flats Skiff - Marathon, FL

Trying to make Jimmy Buffett happy in Margaritaville.

AROOGA

British Hurley 22 - River Forth Scotland

I spent 22 years as a Submariner in the Royal Navy. Arooga is like the sound of the diving claxon of a Sub.

Naptime

1986 Trojan 10 Meter Sedan - Watkins Glen, NY

Who doesn't like taking a nap on their boat!!.

Stray Cat

1986 36' Catalina - Port Royal Marina, Redondo Beach, CA

We named the boat "Stray Cat" because it's a Catalina & we seem to "Stray" into all sorts of places!.

Pequod

2950 Proline, 1997 - Pascagoula, MS

The Pequod is the name of the boat in Moby Dick, the novel that captured my attention about the sea in high school.

Aye Aye

2000 Hunter 310 - Rock Hall, MD

My wifes name is Eileen and her childhood nickname was i i . We wanted a nautical connotation to here nickname.

Windchaser

1973 Newport 27' - Dana Point CA

Name speaks for itself.

Panasea

1987 Morgan Out Island Classic - Tortola British Virgin Islands

Being aboard Panasea in the winter months is a cure for whatever ails you. A panacea.

No Mas

32' 1986Bayliner - Dock of the Bay, Sandusky, OH

Meaning no more boats and it is in such great shape, we decided to build a house instead of buy another new boat!.

Refried Boogie

1993 Jefferson Viscount-42' - Jeffersonville, IN

Boat`s name derived from a band that I played in years ago-I also named the band at that time.

Grandpa's Wake

26', 1985 SeaRay Sundancer - Cortland Yacht Club, Buchanan, NY

The name was chosen to pay tribute to my father who left behind him a love for the sea and all things maritime. His dream was to live on the water and own his own boat (unrealized) which he would have called "The Ol' Puffa".

This End Up

20' SouthCoast Explorer Sloop - Lake Monroe, Bloomington IN

A constant reminder to keep the point or mast end skyward, if not, let rescue know which end should be up.

Seamouse

50 hp 4 meter Avon Rigid inflatable boat - Fort William Scotland UK

Our boat is grey and red in colour hence the mouse part. The Sea part I am sure you can work out. Cool web site.

Buoys Toys

1989 Doral 250 - Cameron Lake, ON

The intent, when I was looking for a boat, was to round out my selection of toys and needed a water craft to complete the list. "I love my toys!".

Force 6

4.8 m Tornado R I B , 60 hp Mercury - West Wales, U.K.

For the first year of purchase it had never been out in less.

Current Asset

Ranger 23' center console - Cypremort Point, LA

I serve as CFO at my company and consider my boat a big asset!.

Second Wind

MacGregor 26X - Kingwood, TX

My sailboat is my outlet for a frustrating week. So on Sunday, we board our boat and get our "Second Wind" for the next week.

Highspeed

MacGregor 26X - Great Salt Lake, UT

I'm a Dentist, and the name of the drill is a Highspeed handpiece, "Highspeed" for short.

Early Out

1995 Bayliner Trophy - Destin FL

Name came from early retirement option from Dow Chemical. I ran like a scalded dog!!!!.

Waltz On Water

2000 Regal 2660 - Candlewood Lake, CT

We are the owners of a Ballroom Dance Studio and the name was thought of by our son.

Freedoms Choice

1985 Trawler 38' Marine Trader - Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn NY

After A Long and Lousy Divorce.

Summer Breeze

Seaward25 - North Port MI

When sailing the Great Lakes this famous song by Seals & Croft is ceremoniously played over the ships stereo system, when leaving or entering port.

Windfall

1975 C&C 24 - Lake Texoma-Dennison, TX

She was given to us after she sat unused for a couple of years. The name doesn't mean she hasn't cost anything as most seafarers would know.

Aeolus

Hunter Legend 45 - Rock Hall, MD

Aeolus was a mortal, the first sailor, who was given control of the winds by Zeus.

47 ft Ketch perry - San Fransico, CA

We named out boat from a very special few songs, All the way with Frank Sinatra and also all the way with Loan Star.

Formidable

Sparred length 72 feet, length over all 55 feet - Gloucester MA

Formidable was the name of both French and British sailing warships. www.tallshipformidable.com.

Tizzy Fit

28' Mako CC - Cataumet , MA

My kids when they were younger would throw a "Tizzy Fit" (Temper tantrum) if we didn't go out on the boat whenever it was sunny out.

Zombie Wuf

85 Jenneau Sunshine 36 - Wyandotte, MI

Did you ever wake up in the morning with a Zombie Wuf behind your eye's? Named after a Frank Zappa Song.