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I recently purchased a 1972 Ericson 32 project boat. I cannot find the old name of the boat anywhere. It is not pained on the hull or mentioned in any paperwork that came with the boat. I know there are strict rules one must follow when changing the name of the boat but what about when the original name is unknown? I don’t want to anger the Gods of the deep. Do I just consider the process to be halfway done and pick up in the middle or do I treat it like you would the naming of a new boat? BTW, I believe the boat has been without a name for at least 10 years, maybe more.
Invite some friends over, get a bottle of rum and make up some clever incantations and drink/spill some rum and have a party. That should cover all the bases. What could possibly go wrong?
I would think if it doesn't have a name it can't be considered changing the name.
although I do agree with the above, drink rum and party, make the party goers come up with a name. if you're lucky "topless" will be one of the favorites. LOL
I recently purchased a 1972 Ericson 32 project boat. I cannot find the old name of the boat anywhere. It is not pained on the hull or mentioned in any paperwork that came with the boat. I know there are strict rules one must follow when changing the name of the boat but what about when the original name is unknown? I don't want to anger the Gods of the deep. Do I just consider the process to be halfway done and pick up in the middle or do I treat it like you would the naming of a new boat? BTW, I believe the boat has been without a name for at least 10 years, maybe more.
Unless the yacht was documented, and the documentation continued, the "old name" doesn't matter. Nor does/would it matter if you are not going to re-document the boat. If you do not find a documentation number somewhere aboard where it cannot be removed, it was likely never documented and so not an issue.
I know there are strict rules one must follow when changing the name of the boat but what about when the original name is unknown? I don't want to anger the Gods of the deep.
Drinking rum will be a requirement and will be the one beverage I will not leave port without. I'm not superstitious but my boat might be. I've only just met her and haven't learned her likes and dislikes yet.
Not sure I know any virgins. haha I could always post a craigslist ad. "Wanted: Virgin to pee in my boat" that's not creepy at all.
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