This week's quiz on boat names has been the most popular quiz we've ever run, based on the participation in the discussion. Gary suggested we have some more fun with this so here we go: Based on the boat name discussion thread (see link below), vote for the name you like best. We'll factor in the votes and pick a winner next week... who will receive a pair of polo shirts bearing the winning name. Now don't cheat and vote for yourself a bunch of times -- we can see when you do that. but do have some fun with this fascinating collection of names. So scan the thread and get out the vote!
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AFTICA
Please excuse the terminology but the name is the name... Another F----'in Toy I Can't Afford
Please excuse the terminology but the name is the name... Another F----'in Toy I Can't Afford
BLEWBYU
Thats my boat name, thought it sounded cool, "a play on words"I don't think I can sail faster than anybody else again I just thought it sounded cool.
Thats my boat name, thought it sounded cool, "a play on words"I don't think I can sail faster than anybody else again I just thought it sounded cool.
Nobody You Know
Not the name of our vessel, but I saw it one time. I've always thought for a port to port cruiser that it was good Among others I would vote for "Busted Flush" (see Travis McGee novel series for the full meaning) and of course "Top Secret" has special meanings for our boat.
Not the name of our vessel, but I saw it one time. I've always thought for a port to port cruiser that it was good Among others I would vote for "Busted Flush" (see Travis McGee novel series for the full meaning) and of course "Top Secret" has special meanings for our boat.
"Tiramisu" gets my vote
It's short, the meaning rings true and it sounds good when you say it. It's also easy to say, is spelled like it sounds and is hard to misunderstand when you hear it on the VHF. OK, so I love Italian food too but who doesn't?? Peter H23 "Raven" (I kept the name)
It's short, the meaning rings true and it sounds good when you say it. It's also easy to say, is spelled like it sounds and is hard to misunderstand when you hear it on the VHF. OK, so I love Italian food too but who doesn't?? Peter H23 "Raven" (I kept the name)
Aegis-Guidedance and Protection
When Sharon and I bought our 33' boat it was named "Wye Knot". Not knowing the meaning and not really caring for the name we enlisted the help of our son and daughter in law, who both happen to be MFA Grads in creative writing. Well after much research and discussion we settled on "Aegis". The Aegis was the protective shield of Zuese. We thought what could be a better name for a sailboat? Today the Aegis is synonymous with guidedance and protection, just what we wanted from our beautiful Tartan 33.
When Sharon and I bought our 33' boat it was named "Wye Knot". Not knowing the meaning and not really caring for the name we enlisted the help of our son and daughter in law, who both happen to be MFA Grads in creative writing. Well after much research and discussion we settled on "Aegis". The Aegis was the protective shield of Zuese. We thought what could be a better name for a sailboat? Today the Aegis is synonymous with guidedance and protection, just what we wanted from our beautiful Tartan 33.
Carpe Bierem!
I really wanted to name the boat this, but the wife wouldn't be caught dead on a boat with this name (actually, probably more appropriate to a skink potter, LOL)! And the local Sheriff might like to 'visit' more often than convienient.
I really wanted to name the boat this, but the wife wouldn't be caught dead on a boat with this name (actually, probably more appropriate to a skink potter, LOL)! And the local Sheriff might like to 'visit' more often than convienient.
"Antares" (navigational star)
Also known in mythology as "Water of the West", "healing light", and "rival of Mars".
Also known in mythology as "Water of the West", "healing light", and "rival of Mars".
How We Named Our Boat
In response to your "how our boat was named" question, we submit the following account: My wife and I were recently married. We are both "senior citizens" and were previously married. My first wife of 40 years, passed away after several years of dealing with cancer. My present wife had been divorced for a number of years before we met. We try to be as active as we can in light of our ages, and are active golfers, travelers, and recently, as sailors. We discovered our mutual interest in sailing, shortly after we met. We were married on a Skaneatles charter boat named "Judge Ben Wiles" on Skaneatles Lake. We discovered our O'Day Daysailer along the road, and believing it to be a good deal, the rest is history. When it came to naming the boat, with our previous backgrounds in mind, and the idea that we were both "starting over again", we thought the most fitting name for our new nautical venture was "SECOND CHANCE".
In response to your "how our boat was named" question, we submit the following account: My wife and I were recently married. We are both "senior citizens" and were previously married. My first wife of 40 years, passed away after several years of dealing with cancer. My present wife had been divorced for a number of years before we met. We try to be as active as we can in light of our ages, and are active golfers, travelers, and recently, as sailors. We discovered our mutual interest in sailing, shortly after we met. We were married on a Skaneatles charter boat named "Judge Ben Wiles" on Skaneatles Lake. We discovered our O'Day Daysailer along the road, and believing it to be a good deal, the rest is history. When it came to naming the boat, with our previous backgrounds in mind, and the idea that we were both "starting over again", we thought the most fitting name for our new nautical venture was "SECOND CHANCE".
How's this for a dinghy name?
This was on another site a few weeks ago - see the photo. I thought it was great...
This was on another site a few weeks ago - see the photo. I thought it was great...
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Got our boat shortly after we were married, Our wedding song: The Time Of Our Life= The T.O.O.L Sentimental yet Masculine
Got our boat shortly after we were married, Our wedding song: The Time Of Our Life= The T.O.O.L Sentimental yet Masculine
Heeling Powers
I can't take credit for the name because it was named by the previous owner and he said it was bad luck to change the name of a boat! Besides that I love the name. For me, it reflects what affect an afternoon sail in a steady 12knot wind has on your state of mind.
I can't take credit for the name because it was named by the previous owner and he said it was bad luck to change the name of a boat! Besides that I love the name. For me, it reflects what affect an afternoon sail in a steady 12knot wind has on your state of mind.
WOFTAM
Was a racing boat in Annapolis. You can figure it out for yourself. Hint: WOF Time and Money.
Was a racing boat in Annapolis. You can figure it out for yourself. Hint: WOF Time and Money.
I*O*M*A
Was a racing sailboat in Port Jeff Long Island - Its Only Money Alice. Followed by IOMMA Its Only More Money Alice. Followed by IOMMMA - I Must be Out of My Mind Alice
Was a racing sailboat in Port Jeff Long Island - Its Only Money Alice. Followed by IOMMA Its Only More Money Alice. Followed by IOMMMA - I Must be Out of My Mind Alice
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