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08-13-2016, 10:32 PM
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Member
City: Annapolis
Vessel Name: Zingara
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 39-50
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 5
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How do I know
With so many boat names out there, how do I know what names to go with and what names to stay away from?
My wife and I are newcomers to TF and the world of boating. We are researching and searching for our first trawler boat which can be used on weekend excursions to start, then do the GL in a year or two. The amount of information can be overwhelming and conflicting at times. Any advice and insight can be helpful.
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08-13-2016, 11:13 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,438
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Just do use all a favor and pick a name that's easy to read off your transom and easy to say on the radio. 
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08-13-2016, 11:15 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,990
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gahmadi
With so many boat names out there, how do I know what names to go with and what names to stay away from?
My wife and I are newcomers to TF and the world of boating. We are researching and searching for our first trawler boat which can be used on weekend excursions to start, then do the GL in a year or two. The amount of information can be overwhelming and conflicting at times. Any advice and insight can be helpful.
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Welcome. Lots of folks here with great experience and solid information. I'm not one of them, but I learn from the other folks.
As for names, I strongly think that you should pick whatever name makes you and your wife happy. In many ways the name of your boat is a very public expression of who you are. In many ways it will be your first impression given to other boaters. Some things to think about.
- how easy is it to read from a distance? Consider the name as well as the font.
- how easy is it to pronounce, both for yourself but also for someone who is just reading it? I have had the experience of wanting to hail a boat I see but can't figure out how to pronounce it.
- pick a name that you think will wear well over time.
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08-13-2016, 11:18 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,646
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This would be a unique boat name 
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch
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08-13-2016, 11:23 PM
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Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Magic
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 46 Europa
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,426
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I think the OP is asking about boat brands, not naming a boat.
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Howard
Magic, 1996 Grand Banks Europa
Westport, CT and Stuart, FL
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08-13-2016, 11:26 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,438
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hmason
I think the OP is asking about boat brands, not naming a boat.
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On second look, I think you're right.
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08-13-2016, 11:29 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,990
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Lol
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08-13-2016, 11:31 PM
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,320
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Thank goodness. I was going to suggest doing a bit better than this fella.
Rather than focusing on a brand name define the exact mission you wish the boat to perform.
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Craig
It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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08-13-2016, 11:38 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,990
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym
Rather than focusing on a brand name define the exact mission you wish the boat to perform.
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Best advice.
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08-14-2016, 12:06 AM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,646
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08-14-2016, 12:40 AM
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Senior Member
City: Spring Hill, Florida
Vessel Name: Mariso
Vessel Model: Great Harbour TT35 customized by American Boatworks
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 404
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Welcome to the forum, gahmadi.
Oh my, you have asked a very broad question. Different boaters have different needs and wants and preferences. In order to give you an answer that might be helpful to your situation, my questions to you would be,
1) are you looking for a new boat or a used boat?
2) how much boating experience do you have?
3) can you afford to spend lots of money on fuel, or do you lean toward the more economical manner of boating?
4) how much room on board do you think you will need for a long trip such as the Great Loop?
5) Have you looked at many trawlers? If so, what do you like and not like about them?
I can think of twenty more questions, but that's a good start. Welcome aboard, and three cheers for your awesome dream. Let the boat-buying adventure begin! 
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08-14-2016, 12:50 AM
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Guru
City: Sitka
Vessel Model: Transpacific Marine Eagle 32
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 519
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I always wanted to name a boat Jolene due to the lyrics of the song Jolene. My would never approve.
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08-14-2016, 12:58 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 9,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hmason
I think the OP is asking about boat brands, not naming a boat.
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Indeed he was, but the advice given re boat names, once he's found one, could still be useful I guess..?
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Pete
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08-14-2016, 01:40 AM
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Hospitality Officer
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Sarawana
Vessel Model: IG 36 Quad Cabin
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,812
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This topic has been covered previously, check the archives. I seem to remember there was quite a lot of information posted, before the inevitable drift into irrelevancy that so often happens. (Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, sometimes the drift is more interesting than the initial thread)
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08-14-2016, 01:44 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 9,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy G
This topic has been covered previously, check the archives. I seem to remember there was quite a lot of information posted, before the inevitable drift into irrelevancy that so often happens. (Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, sometimes the drift is more interesting than the initial thread)
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Ah..indeed, the drift into irrelevancy...the grist to the mill of forums...
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Pete
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08-14-2016, 07:00 AM
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Guru
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Freedom
Vessel Model: Albin 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 24,399
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My twist is, if you are brand new to boating, you want to do the loop in a year or two, and you only plan on weekend jaunts........
The brand of boat is the least of your worries.
Next least is the exact boat....as there is no best.
You need to learn a lot more about boats in general and the demands of the loop....then focus on the boat.
There is an association for loopers, and dozens of great websites, blogs or other that will give you a feel for the loop.
This forum generally will give you great info on specifics. But there are just so many differing opinions on everything boating...you may get frustrated about something that will be entirely your decision based on your needs and preferences.
Some people will discuss all day long on what color your boat should be if you can believe that!!!! 
PM me for the right color.....
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08-14-2016, 07:09 AM
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Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Magic
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 46 Europa
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,426
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Craig,
That ship's name is probably the funniest/worst is have ever seen. I laughed so hard I thought I would pee. Can you imagine calling it on the VHF?
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Howard
Magic, 1996 Grand Banks Europa
Westport, CT and Stuart, FL
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08-14-2016, 07:30 AM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ and Englewood, FL
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,200
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go to General Discussion forum. At the top is topic "Boat Search 101".
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08-14-2016, 07:56 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 14,871
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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RTF
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08-14-2016, 09:13 AM
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Swamp Commander Supreme
City: Jacksonville FL, USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gaston
This would be a unique boat name
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch |
That has to be Welsh....
Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym
Thank goodness. I was going to suggest doing a bit better than this fella.
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Rather than focusing on a brand name define the exact mission you wish the boat to perform. |
I worked with a guy once, who said he heard Titan Unranus talking with another vessel, Fairy Queen over the VHF one day.
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