Tomm Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi, How hard is it to change a canal boats name. Do you have to re register for licences ect? Are there any costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGurl Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) no cost's or wasn't under BW just fill in the license form with the new name and change the name on insurance. Edited November 10, 2012 by GoodGurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luctor et emergo Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 There is a whole ritual that must be observed, involving burning paper boats, spilling beer into the cut, and deciding wether or not you are superstitious.. Practically, just remove the old name, and paint on a new one. I believe that you only inform CRT when you next renew your licence. The name has no meaning to CRT, only the index no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) If it is on a Canal and River Trust Licence, they operate almost exclusively (for licensing at least!) off the boat index number (which should be uniquie), and have very little interest in boat names (which often are not). I believe you only need to tell them of a name change at the next licence renewal. As to the actual name-changing ceremony, I'll leave all the stuff about sacrificing virgins, and the like, to others, though!..... There is a whole ritual that must be observed, involving burning paper boats, spilling beer into the cut, and deciding wether or not you are superstitious.. I would say Luctor has beaten me there, but he has still not mentioned the virgins. Edited November 10, 2012 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGurl Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 There is a whole ritual that must be observed, involving burning paper boats, spilling beer into the cut, and deciding wether or not you are superstitious.. as can be seen HERE i'm sure there's others too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks very much guys. I have been told it is bad luck but a name change is in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebotco Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 As to the actual name-changing ceremony, I'll leave all the stuff about sacrificing virgins, and the like, to others, though!..... I would say Luctor has beaten me there, but he has still not mentioned the virgins. Thats cos he don't know any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 You need to:- Inform her majesty's coastguard Agency Inform the RNLI Register the change with Companies House Seek the approval of the first sea lord Ask permission from HM controller of reserve vessels And seek permission from S and N Breweries to smash a bottle of Broon owner the boat marra Actually just let them that are cart owners know, they are always found before the horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeping Up Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 As long as it isn't oofficially registered as a ship, in which case it's quite complicated and expensive which is why our first boat's owners found it easiest to have it declared "sunk without trace near Llangollen" which is easy and free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bradley Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 If only I could find enough virgins, I would change my boat name - even though I don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picard Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi. Named my nb and put it on u tube. Type in Geezenstack and scroll down to Naming my narrow boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinch Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I would say Luctor has beaten me there, but he has still not mentioned the virgins. be careful Alan you never know who might accuse you of deflowering them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guelrose Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) I was always told that it is superstitious and bad luck to change the name of the boat and the only way it could be done without bringing bad luck to the boat was to rename the boat when it is out of the water! This was apparently and old boatmans tale... Edited November 11, 2012 by guelrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Proper ships, those that float on the choppy stuff, change their names all the time, Exxon Valdise (spelling ??) has only just been scrapped and she was renamed. and will now probably claim some Indians life when they cut her up on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I was always told that it is superstitious and bad luck to change the name of the boat and the only way it could be done without bringing bad luck to the boat was to rename the boat when it is out of the water! This was apparently and old boatmans tale... Absolutely. The boat must be out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycloud Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I rang CaRT about this last week, just put the new name on the form next time licence is due. That's from horses mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelunga Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Proper ships, those that float on the choppy stuff, change their names all the time, Exxon Valdise (spelling ??) has only just been scrapped and she was renamed. and will now probably claim some Indians life when they cut her up on the beach. Herald of Free Enterprise was renamed and iirc now works in the Black Sea. Costa Corcordia is. Ound to be once refloated next year. Info here if you are interested : http://www.theparbucklingproject.com/article/25/Concordia_emergency:_Note_of_The_Commissioner/uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 From experience, the most difficult part of changing a boat's name is obliterating the old one, especially if it's been sign-painted on the side. If you're into superstition and ritual, follow whatever procedure you feel most comfortable with. If not, wave two fingers to imaginary deities and other non-existent spirits, have a beer anyway, and look forward to happy times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistledixie Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 11/11/2012 at 07:52, hamsterfan said: be careful Alan you never know who might accuse you of deflowering them!! Jeffery is that you ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restlessnomad Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 10/11/2012 at 23:48, Picard said: Hi. Named my nb and put it on u tube. Type in Geezenstack and scroll down to Naming my narrow boat. saw the youtube video captured using a potato... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lowe Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 10/11/2012 at 22:26, GoodGurl said: as can be seen HERE i'm sure there's others too. Aussie version https://www.boatnames.com.au/boat-naming-ceremony/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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