Changing a boat's name?

Question

They say it's bad luck to change a boats name. But what if the name really sucks or just has no meaning to you?

Answer 1

It is bad luck to change the name of boat. The Titanic's original name was The Prince's Little Dinghy.

You may rename a boat immediately after you bring it home.

Here is an example of a boat renaming ceremony. Good luck.

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/...

Answer 2

its only bad luck if you think it is bad luck.

I say just change it.

remember that everything is bad luck on a boat, and this is because they are dangerous and scary.

spend some time upgrading your safety supplies and plans when you change the name and you will be way better off.

Answer 3

I am in the Process of repainting our Boat I must remove the name in order to do this, the name on the boat are Sticker letter,s only, we have never called her by this name so we figure sense we are the new owner,s and their will be no sign,s of this name then we are free to give her a new name.

I see no reason for the God,s to disapprove.

Answer 4

If you really want to change it, change it.  The name of your boat is a very personal thing.  You make your own luck.

Answer 5

Listen to all the non-sailors out there... tsk tsk.

Of course it's bad luck!

To change the name, a couple of things need to be done to appease the Seven Mad gods of the Sea.

First off, if the boat has changed hands as part of the name change, you're in the clear. Just wear red socks when you re-christen the boat.

   If you're just changing the name, God help you. You'd better have a good reason.

Answer 6

F**k superstition and go for it!

Answer 7

I would change it

Answer 8

my small yacht  40 ft is the bimbo queen you could bet the first owners did not name it that

Answer 9

Boating is a happy activity and so it follows that the name should reflect that same cheerful demeanor .......... change the name to whatever you like and enjoy the outings on the placid solution. .. row your boat to your own ""drummer""  >>>>>>>> other answers reveal superstition or doubts about the change... ... I say that it is your watercraft to do with as you like  -- make yourself happy  ........ ( many boats for many years -- it's 2008 and change is good) _________