Ginaa_x Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hey I am so far away from getting my own narrow boat, it hurts, but ever since getting an interest in NBs and canals, I've wondered about boat names. Now, I understand its considered unlucky to change the name of a boat unless you take it out of water (unless that's complete codswallop of course), but apart from that, I don't know anything about the history or tradition of it. Anyone like to share any knowledge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Do you believe that re-naming a boat is or could be, unlucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thHorseman Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Changed the name of our first boat without any special incantations and whilst it was in the water. When we had a breakdown (burst hose) I said to my wife we should not have changed the name. She pointed out that we had had up until then 8 years of trouble free boating Just do it and don't worry, love your boat and it will love you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hi Ginaa. Welcome to the forum. Put 'renaming' in the search box (top right) and search the forums, many, many previous threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0atman Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I think existing boat names are on Canal plan ac if you are thinking of a unique one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmcgrath87 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I fully plan to change the name of our boat at some point, I'm really not a fan of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I fully plan to change the name of our boat at some point, I'm really not a fan of it! Good plan: I don't think there is yet a boat called "Des Res" although I could be mistaken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I simply:- Thought of a new name, removed old name - it was on a plate. Bought new name stencils. Told Marina, insurance co and CRT - via their multi purpose form. If I recall correctly that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmcgrath87 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Good plan: I don't think there is yet a boat called "Des Res" although I could be mistaken! hahaha, good one! But not quite the name I have in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Star Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Just please don't call it "Narrow Escape", I think there are three of those at my marina alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmcgrath87 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Just please don't call it "Narrow Escape", I think there are three of those at my marina alone. Ahaha I quite like 'Fear and Loathing' ....on the Thames (or insert other waterway here!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I like "Severn Bore" but cannot fathom!! why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valrene9600 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Hey I am so far away from getting my own narrow boat, it hurts, but ever since getting an interest in NBs and canals, I've wondered about boat names. Now, I understand its considered unlucky to change the name of a boat unless you take it out of water (unless that's complete codswallop of course), but apart from that, I don't know anything about the history or tradition of it. Anyone like to share any knowledge? Paint out the old name and paint on the new one. Don`t waste good boating time being concerned about superstitious rubbish. But be warned before you leave home to paint the name, do not open your umbrella in the house do not put new shoes on the table please don`t walk under a ladder on the way to boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Or knock over a black cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 There's a number of theories as to why/how this superstition originated. No-one knows for certain but sailors are notoriously a superstitious bunch and will blame anything to hand for bad fortune. Doubtless many centuries ago a boat came to grief and many drowned immediately following a name change and henceforth it was regarded as bad luck. More importantly, there are scores of boats on the inland waterways that should have their names changed, by law. I cite the number of "Wet Dreams" registered with CRT. The owner of "Pysorph" probably thinks he is distantly related to Oscar Wilde and believe it or not I saw a boat recently with the subtle-as-a-flying-mallett "Sloak Hunt" emblazoned on the side. Honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Star Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 The owner of "Pysorph" probably thinks he is distantly related to Oscar Wilde and believe it or not I saw a boat recently with the subtle-as-a-flying-mallett "Sloak Hunt" emblazoned on the side. Honestly. Quick, quick, quick, I've just searched the boat register and noticed that nobody has yet named a boat "Norfolk Enchants". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaa_x Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 When I was doing the Four Counties ring this past June, the worst boat name I came across was Dainty Thrush. I've always like human names for inanimate things. My phone is called Edward and my computer is called Travis, so if I got a boat right this second, I'd probably call it Albert. Don't ask why. I'd also change the name in the water, as I'm not superstitious and by the looks of it, I wouldn't be burnt on the stake. My mum teaches decorative painting and can do the old style, traditional roses really well, so I might even be able to get her to do it for free (apart from a few rounds down the local of course). Anyway, a girl can dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moore Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 No, but there's a boat that moors locally that sports the similar name " Norfolk and Chance " I despise these awful names. One of the worst I saw was " R.Swipe"....ugh! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Star Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 There's nothing wrong with changing a boat's name, I would do the same if I bought a boat which had a naff name. My own boat is called Desiree, and while it is probably not the name I would give a boat which I had commissioned myself, she is named after the wife of the original owner, the very well known boat fitter-outer Malcolm Rhodes who did the beautiful fit-out himself and owned the boat for its first twenty years of life. Because of this I feel that the name is part of the history of the boat and wouldn't change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 No, but there's a boat that moors locally that sports the similar name " Norfolk and Chance " I despise these awful names. One of the worst I saw was " R.Swipe"....ugh! Dave Saw that one at Willington, was an ice cream tub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Star Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 The trouble with anything like this is that the joke wears off years before the paint does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaa_x Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Haha reminds me of a pub we went to, two years ago called Dog Inn. Lovely pub, if my memory serves me right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby-Joe Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I cant wait to get my first boat shes going to be called Mushroom & Pye after my 2 little birdys Im not superstitious but i will do a little bit of something to honour her last name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm sure there is a firkin hall somewhere too or similar. Idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now