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10-23-2013, 12:13 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tivat
Vessel Name: Nostra Signora
Vessel Model: Marine Trader CHB 34DC
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Changing the name of a boat?
Okay, so I am sure this has been discussed here more than once, but thought I would post it anyway.
Our boat, through the unusual thought process of a good friend, has had an unofficial name change.
You can read about it here if you are interested.
The 'Prawn Cracker' - Marine Trader Trawler yacht: An unofficial name change
But my question is, what do people think about changing the name of a boat?
and more importantly -
Anyone ever changed the name of a boat and incurred the wrath of Neptune, thus proving that the superstitions are well found? Even after performing the well documented ceremony.
Cheers.
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10-23-2013, 12:31 AM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
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Sorry. I've no experience having only named boats with no previous names. Named my Dad's sailboat "Seeadler," my own sailboat "Windsong," as well as my present motorboat.
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10-23-2013, 12:33 AM
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Guru
City: Sidney BC Canada
Vessel Name: RochePoint
Vessel Model: 1985 Cheer Men PT38 Sedan
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Totally safe if you do it right.......  
Renaming Your Boat - BoatSafe.com
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10-23-2013, 01:22 AM
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Safe as can be so long as you don't forget to have a virgin pee in the bilge.
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It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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10-23-2013, 06:00 AM
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Senior Member
City: Tokyo, Japan / Tampa, Florida / Washington, Virginia
Vessel Name: Mondai Nai
Vessel Model: Nordhaven 55 - 45
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I have also changed our name. There is a very prescriptive process and ceremony to adhere to. You need to make sure Neptune is happy. You can get the process off the Internet. The key is to make sure there is nothing remaining on the boat with the old name.
Good luck
Sent from my iPad using Trawler
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10-23-2013, 06:23 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tivat
Vessel Name: Nostra Signora
Vessel Model: Marine Trader CHB 34DC
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Thanks for the comments so far.
Just to reestablish the question, I think we all know the recommended process so no need to mention it.
My question is - does anyone have any good stories about name changing where they did or did not follow the process, and have then had a run of bad luck or otherwise.
Just looking for some good yarns really....
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10-23-2013, 07:30 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
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There is no Boogeyman.
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10-23-2013, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member
City: Foley, Alabama
Vessel Name: GITANA
Vessel Model: Sea Ranger 47 Pilothouse
Join Date: Mar 2012
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In the past I unceremoniously changed boat names and noticed my hair started falling out.
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10-23-2013, 08:25 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Cocoa
Vessel Name: White Rose
Vessel Model: 1988 Jefferson 42 Sundeck
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sailtones
Anyone ever changed the name of a boat and incurred the wrath of Neptune, thus proving that the superstitions are well found?
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US Navy did in WWII. Bad JuJu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sailfish_(SS-192)
We will be changing the name of our new purchase ONLY after Neptune is consulted and appropriately appeased!
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10-23-2013, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member
City: Green Turtle Cay/Western NC
Join Date: May 2013
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Just make sure you offer a tribute to King Neptune!
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10-23-2013, 08:31 AM
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TF Site Team/Forum Founder
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I have had 6 (name-able) boats and changed the name on all of them. I did NOT do the Ceremony. All 6 of them turned out to be wonderful boats and wonderful owner experiences. Okay, the boat I have only owned for 4 months right now does not have enough history but I am almost superstitious of doing a ceremony. I almost feel like i will be cursing it by doing it since it has worked so well the other way around!!!!... 
The ceremony is an excuse to have a party....and I certainly have no problem with that!!!
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10-23-2013, 09:04 AM
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Guru
City: San Diego
Vessel Name: Circuit Breaker
Vessel Model: 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baker
I have had 6 (name-able) boats and changed the name on all of them. I did NOT do the Ceremony.
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Since 1995 I have purchased 8 boats...changed the name (unceremoniously) on 7 of them but kept the name on my existing boat. As I grow older and have noticed that my gonads are no where near the size they used to be, I don't allow bananas on my boat and although I hate the name, I've kept it! 
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10-23-2013, 09:07 AM
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TF Site Team/Forum Founder
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
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It's not a bad name, Walt. At least it is not something like "Buttercup" or something like that....
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10-23-2013, 09:09 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baker
The ceremony is an excuse to have a party....and I certainly have no problem with that!!!
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Okay... well... there IS that!
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10-23-2013, 09:14 AM
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Guru
City: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baker
It's not a bad name, Walt. At least it is not something like "Buttercup" or something like that....
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I've had two sport fishers over the years which I named "Bank Shot." That name could mean I spent everything I had on the boat or I'm a hockey or basketball nut or I love fishing the 12 mile bank off of San Diego or I enjoy a good game of billiards. Any one of those meanings would be accurate.
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10-23-2013, 09:41 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tivat
Vessel Name: Nostra Signora
Vessel Model: Marine Trader CHB 34DC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaHorse II
As I grow older and have noticed that my gonads are no where near the size they used to be
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Haahahahah
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10-23-2013, 09:52 AM
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Guru
Join Date: May 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain K
In the past I unceremoniously changed boat names and noticed my hair started falling out.
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Now I know why my hair started thinning prematurely.
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10-23-2013, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
City: newfoundland
Vessel Name: E.E.S.
Vessel Model: 38' Northumberland
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I wanted to change the name on my boat from E.E.S. to "Swiftsure" in honor of my favorite Vickers Vanguard on which I spent many years tending her every need.
A couple of factors changed my mind:
1, As you can see in the pic, the last 2 letters of the registration were the same, so the call sign would be "Echo Echo Sierra" which brings back so many good memories and seems to roll off the tongue.
2, The very helpful man at Transport Canada informed me: "Oh I can change the name for you right know if you wish, just send a cheque for $250"  !!!.
3, Lastly...Where in God's name would I find a virgin to pee in the bilge in this day and age???  
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10-23-2013, 11:21 AM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baker
The ceremony is an excuse to have a party....and I certainly have no problem with that!!!
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I agree!
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10-23-2013, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member
City: New Orleans
Vessel Name: Catalyst
Vessel Model: 50 ft Power Cat
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Rumor has it that a rather funny guy once changed his boat's name to "NONE".
This was very bad luck indeed. He was sent multiple fines and outstanding warrants. Apparently the Coast Guard's computer matched this name with boats that had no name. (I said it was a rumor).
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