Are Boats called 'She' because................

[DIW]

Are Boats called \'She\' because................

You fall in love at first sight
They very often break your heart
Need lots and lots of expensive goodies
Can be an Angel on open water but a bitch in the marina
Need loads of loving care and attention
Can be unpredictable, unreliable and unbelievably expensive
Great to be seen out with
When they're good they're very,very good but when they're bad .................
Have I missed anything ?

 

[MacW]

Re: Are Boats called \'She\' because................

Boats and ships are referred to as `she` because nothing other than a female would give a man so much grief.....!

I quote ;

" The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble "
PLAUTUS 254 - 184 BC

 

[muckypup]

Re: Are Boats called \'She\' because................

... as soon as she gets out she heads straight for the bouys...

 

[HeadMistress]

Re: Are Boats called \'She\' because................

The Roman Goddess of Navigation was Minerva, and since Roman times all boats
have been deemed feminine in her honor.

A boat is also called "she" because...


Because she's often surrounded by a great deal of bustle.
Because it takes a lot of costly paint and polish to keep her looking good.
Becuase if the initial cost doesn't break you, you'll be done in by the upkeep.
Because she responds better to a firm but loving hand.
Because she shows off her topsides, hides her bottom, and can be observed
running around between various buoys.

Because when she is old and tired, even though she may become a reluctant crank
and a creaking old hulk, there will still be some who will recall her in her
prime.

And because as long as she has life and vitality, and keeps her good name, she
will always find men to love her, to serve her, and see that she gets home
safely.