Amusing boat names

[ditchcrawler]

Firkem Hall

Seen that about, may have a photo but not starting to look now

 

"are we there yet " one of my favourites along with "Norfolk and Good"

That's Dean

[nonemoreblack]

Our boat name Pink Bitz often gets a snigger, Flickr link here

Previous owner was an ex stripper according to the boat broker and various members of Strawberry Island Boat Club who we have encountered while cruising. We have had people who have nearly cycled straight off the towpath into the water they were laughing that much...always a talking point when you're sharing a lock as well.

[Don't tell him Pike!]

There used to be a boat at new mills called "Browne Floater". There's also one on the peak forest called "Bojangles". Alas no pics of either.

 

I'd quite like to rename my boat as it's current name 'toughy' sounds like a name for an erection, I considered "cock piss partridge" in a nod to coogan's alter-ego, but I suspect it'd violate public obscenity laws.

Edited February 23, 2012 by Don't tell him Pike!

[Starcoaster]

Firkham Hall is here on Braunston at the mo. I like it.

[Circe]

Never Again 2

 

Still my favourite

[MtB]

I sometimes see Nofe Ixta Bode, which I think is quite good.

Oh my sides

[Pykebird]

Paige Free, enough said!

[keble]

A l'eau c'est l'heure, on the Shroppie a few years ago

His idea, on the Severn

[Woodstock]

Seen "Flat Bottomed Girl" which made me smile- no photo though

[debbifiggy]

I've seen quite a few funnies and odd names for boats. Checking names to make sure they weren't obscene used to be fun back in the dark distant days when I worked in BW craft licensing all those years ago.

 

I remember a boat called KINSKINT quite a few years ago .... the chap was, spent all his money on the boat so couldn't afford a licence. BW had the boat in the end and he did end up totally @@@kin@ skint.

 

There is a little cabin cruiser in London called Cupid Stunts. When I queried it I was told it had to be permitted as neither word in itself was rude.

 

There's a boat called Knot Normal. May Contain Nuts always made me smile

 

Agree that the BEEB could do no worse than peruse Jim Sheard's website and find their own funnies.

D

[Athy]

I like the honest names 'Legacy' and 'Inheritance' which I've seen in the past.

For francophones, 'Batto' is a pleasing one.

[Tiggers]

I knew I recognized his, just had Timothy Spall follow me on Twitter and couldnt work out where I heard the name from!

[MartinClark]

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The trouble with humorous boat names is that humour is a bit of a personal thing and what is hilarious to one person is not in the least bit funny to someone else.

 

There is also the matter of ubiquity. I may have smiled the first time I saw a boat called Narrow Escape or Meander (me and 'er) but by the time I'd seen half a dozen I was wishing for a little more originality!

[alan_fincher]

There is also the matter of ubiquity. I may have smiled the first time I saw a boat called Narrow Escape or Meander (me and 'er) but by the time I'd seen half a dozen I was wishing for a little more originality!

That is the problem isn't it ?

 

There are something like 25 boats called "Llamedos" on the Jim Shead boat listings for example.

 

At least I suppose it is reasonable assume that the owners of two different boats called LLamedos, moored within a few pontoons of each other at a local marina, may have at least been aware that the name is not entirely original!

 

This one may be a bit less replicated......

 

[IanM]

There are something like 25 boats called "Llamedos" on the Jim Shead boat listings for example.

 

Darn it, I was just going to post that

 

Edited to add: Only one Llareggub though.

Edited February 23, 2012 by IanM

[matty40s]

There are so many Andante's its unbelievable.

 

I did hear that BW's latest pump out vessel was going to be called PizziCaRTeaux

[benfordboy]

Not seen it for a while,

 

but my favorite local boat was "Soar Bottom Lady"

 

Again maybe not suitable for broadcast...

[Athy]

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The trouble with humorous boat names is that humour is a bit of a personal thing and what is hilarious to one person is not in the least bit funny to someone else.

 

There is also the matter of ubiquity. I may have smiled the first time I saw a boat called Narrow Escape or Meander (me and 'er) but by the time I'd seen half a dozen I was wishing for a little more originality!

'So Long' was funny the first time I saw it, too.

[bizzard]

Not forgetting the legendary ''Overdraught''

[Purple Fairie]

 

 

Think I've also seen one called Fairies Wear Boots

 

That's us!!!

 

[Naughty Cal]

There was one on the Lea called "The Dogs" followed by "Bow Locks" Probably the best name that I have ever come across.

 

Until you need to hail someone on the VHF.

 

"Torksey Lock, Torksey Lock, this is The Dogs Bow Locks, The Dogs Bow Locks, over"

 

Jim Shead's website has a list of boat names: http://www.jim-shead.com/waterways/gwpf.php?wpage=Boat%20List

 

Send that link to them and they can find their own funnies

 

Richard

 

MORE: How about Naughty Cal

 

Oy, there is nothing funny about our boat name.

 

ETA: It does seem to be the only one on Jim's list surprisingly

 

We found a "Norfolk Enchants" in Wroxham but again its an smusing name until you have to hail someone on the radio

Edited February 23, 2012 by Phylis

[Fat Boat]

saw a buttied paid on the Thames one called Tarred and the other called Feathered

 

i know of another Wet Dreams but it has a very small s and e in there so really is sweet dreams but sWEeT DREAMS

 

shared a few locks with mr spall on the grand union a few years ago, seemed a very nice fella

 

oh and our friends boat is emohruo, our home written backwards

Edited February 23, 2012 by Fat Boat

[Pretty Funked Up]

Until you need to hail someone on the VHF.

 

"Torksey Lock, Torksey Lock, this is The Dogs Bow Locks, The Dogs Bow Locks, over"

 

We found a "Norfolk Enchants" in Wroxham but again its an smusing name until you have to hail someone on the radio

 

Really dont see any problem at all. Not enough humour in the world.

Everyone is too bothered about money or elven saftey!

[Naughty Cal]

Really dont see any problem at all. Not enough humour in the world.

Everyone is too bothered about money or elven saftey!

 

Dont get me wrong we are all for good humour.

 

Usually the laughing is aimed at those on the radio who thought they had a great boat name, then they rather sheepishly announce it on air.

[carlt]

Dont get me wrong we are all for good humour.

 

Usually the laughing is aimed at those on the radio who thought they had a great boat name, then they rather sheepishly announce it on air.

As amusing names go "Naughty Cal" should be on the list.