Foul Boat Names?

[Fstbttms]

Originally Posted by RickBowman

This is one reason why I frequent sailnet less and less due to discussions like this one. What a waste of time.

Forced ya to read every word, did we?

Don't let the door slam you in the ass on your way out.

[T34C]

One thought: If your kids are young, can you explain the name to them, and how do you feel about them using it?

Rick- Nothing personal, but there is still time to catch them re-inventing the wheel over on Cruising Anarchy.

[sailingdog]

Most sailors are proud of their boats... if you're not...maybe you need a different boat. I wouldn't sail on a boat I would call what you're planning to name your boat.

But, it is your boat, and your choice to live with whatever you call it.

IMHO, it is a bit petty to call it "Filthy Whore" and then say it is named for your ex-wife. At some point, you saw enough in her to marry her, you might want to respect that part of whatever relationship you had.

[2Gringos]

Man, I feel bad posting this. I think one of the things my grandfather made me promise as he lay on his death bed..."Son" ( he called me that even though technically I was not his son) "Son, whatever you do, promise me you won't waste any of Rick Bowman's time...."

So, since I am posting this AFTER Rick Bowman decided not to waste any more time on this thread or forum, at least he won't read this and know how I let my dear old grandpap down...

I had a little 16 ft. daysailor back during my first marriage, and I wanted to name it "Bloguehob". But my first ex-wife had a literate neighbor lady friend across the street who pointed out one pronunciation of that...so I hadda change it.

So I went with "Phuquehoff" and left that parked in the driveway with the transom facing the old busybody's front window.

[Fstbttms]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Most sailors are proud of their boats... if you're not...maybe you need a different boat. I wouldn't sail on a boat I would call what you're planning to name your boat.

But, it is your boat, and your choice to live with whatever you call it.

IMHO, it is a bit petty to call it "Filthy Whore" and then say it is named for your ex-wife. At some point, you saw enough in her to marry her, you might want to respect that part of whatever relationship you had.

Seriously? I happen to think "Filthy Whore" is a great name. Not every boat needs to be named something that wouldn't offend your grandmother and not every sailor needs to wear a blue blazer and topsiders. And who are you to preach to this guy about whether or not he should respect his ex-wife? Jeezus, who made you the arbiter of relationships and proper boat names?

[l0keman]

T34C good point. I never thought about my kids learning the boats name. I'm 28. I got the name from Cabin boy. I liked the movie. But I love horrible movies... like the B-movies on scifi and such... those are great. Yeah, I've seriously considered the boat is not for me. I love the design. I just hate the boat. We got this love-hate thing going on... I hate the boat b/c it loves to do silly things.... like sink and loose hatches on calm days, and leaks in every spot immaginable. But in reality... I really enjoy working on it and although I get flustered at it, I could not see myself doing something else.

This was a spur of the minute kinda hobby. When I was married, my wife wanted to buy a house. I am AD USAF and am not ready to buy a house with my mobile lifestyle, plus marital issues. So instead I said "remember how we always wanted to buy a boat?" well I came home from work one afternoon and she had won one on Ebay for a few bucks. I remember the day I got it... no less than 5 minutes after I hooked it to my truck I got a speeding ticket. The first time I dropped it in the water, it sank. The next time the keel cable broke, the next time the mast fell while raising it, etc... but still, I got the fever and am dying to go sailing this weekend. I think I have finished all major repairs and everything else is just cosmetics.

[CLucas]

How about "Spitzer's Folly"?

[sailingdog]

fstbttms-

I'm not saying that he should respect his ex-wife. I'm saying that he should respect whatever relationship he once had with her that was good enough to ask her to marry him. There's a big difference between the two. It's also pretty clearly my opinion...and I even said so... so STFU DA...

Originally Posted by Fstbttms

Seriously? I happen to think "Filthy Whore" is a great name. Not every boat needs to be named something that wouldn't offend your grandmother and not every sailor needs to wear a blue blazer and topsiders. And who are you to preach to this guy about whether or not he should respect his ex-wife? Jeezus, who made you the arbiter of relationships and proper boat names?

[l0keman]

Sailingdog, I totally understand what you mean about the exwife. I do respect that part of her. I still love her in fact and it's the kinda relationship we have. We can call eachother names and tease and always know how we really feel. I really am naming the boat after the movie. When we were married she had another guy, but now that we are divorced, I find myself the other guy. We are not right for eachother, though.

I would get a new boat, but since I make an enlisted man's wage and am a single dad with no childsupport coming in.... it's not an option right now. So I will endure this boat as long as I can. I would love to one day own a boat that was perfect and I loved... I'm just not that lucky right now. I do not believe in sea gods, only the first commandment and the God who made it.(in response to previous post about taking pot shots to the sea gods)

I definatley respect your opinions, and everyone else's for that matter. I was not trying to start flames or lure anyone into an argument. I just could not find the answer to my question for the life of me.

[TrueBlue]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

fstbttms-. . . so STFU DA...

You go dawg -