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How to Name a Boat and Boat Name Ideas

From , former About.com Guide

Naming a boat is just one of the fun things about boat ownership.  Take a leisurely cruise in any marina and you will see the individuality and creativity of boaters through the boat names displayed on the sterns of every kind of boat imaginable.  Some are clever, some personal, and others seemingly weird.  As you dream up your boat’s name, remember that boat names come from many different places.  If you need inspiration, or simply enjoy boat names, here are a few articles to get you started.


1. Naming a Boat- Suggestions from an Expert

Boat names are inspired in many different ways.  I interviewed Andrew Canepari of CustomBoatNames.com, a division of Nautical Sites.com, asking him what makes a boat name unique.  If you are looking for ideas to help you name your boat, Andrew’s answers are enlightening and inspiring.


2. Boat Name Questions and Answers

Got questions about naming your boat? This article answers the question of whether it is bad to rename a boat, whether you can name your second boat the same as the first, and how do you get the name on the back of the boat.

3. Boat Name Ideas

A favorite activity of many boaters is to peruse the names of other boats. Why not do that here? Tell us the name of your boat and what the inspiration is behind the name by filling out a short survey. Once completed, it will be published on the Powerboating website for all to see and gain inspiration from. Not only that, you can view all the entries which in itself might be just the inspiration you need to name your boat.

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