Boat re-naming

[itsonlymoney]

Take over new boat at weekend and we wish to rename her. Now I am not a superstitious man BUT. I have been told that I should walk round her three times anticlockwise in order to avoid bad luck sounds like nonsense to me but I thought it may open an interesting thread, so does anyone have any veiws on the above or wish me to do any other strange things "keap it clean though"

PS
Martyn. I dont want you taking any pictures of me doing strange things to my boat on Sunday !

Ian

<hr width=100% size=1>I'd rather have a bad day boatin, than a good day workin ! ! !

 

[BrendanS]

Ceremony for Renaming Your Boat


"Everyone knows that renaming your boat will bring nothing but bad luck and make your boating experience something that you will want to forget. But what happens when, after months of searching, you find your dreamboat with a name that you just cannot live with. For example, my first love was a 28-foot Alden with the most beautiful lines I’d ever seen. She was named Perfidious. How could anything this graceful be named betrayer of trust? Well, I never bought her, but I often thought that if I had, I would have renamed her Magic, after my wife.
Renaming a boat is, of course, not something to be done lightly. Since the beginning of time, sailors have sworn that there are unlucky ships and the unluckiest ships of all are those who have defied the gods and changed their names. So, is there a way to change a name and not incur the wrath of those deities that rule the elements? Yes, Virginia, there is.




According to legend, each and every vessel is recorded by name in the Ledger of the Deep and is known personally to Poseidon, or Neptune, the god of the sea. It is logical therefore, if we wish to change the name of our boat, the first thing we must do is to purge its name from the Ledger of the Deep and from Poseidon’s memory.
This is an involved process beginning with the removal or obliteration of every trace of the boat’s current identity. This is essential and must be done thoroughly. I once went through the ceremony after the owner had assured me that every reference to his boat’s old name had been purged from her. A couple of weeks later, he discovered he had missed a faded name on her floating key chain. I advised him to start over, perhaps with a little extra libation for the ruler of the sea. Unfortunately, he declined. Since then, his boat has been struck by lightning, had its engine ruined by the ingress of the sea, been damaged by collision and finally sunk! It pays to be thorough.

In purging your boat, it is acceptable to use White-Out or some similar obliterating fluid to expunge the boat’s name from log books, engine and maintenance records etc., but it is much easier to simply remove the offending document from the boat and start afresh. Don’t forget the life rings and especially the transom and forward name boards. Do not under any circumstances carry aboard any item bearing your boat’s new name until the purging and renaming ceremonies have been completed! Once you are certain every reference to her old name has been removed from her, all that is left to do is to prepare a metal tag with the old name written on it in water-soluble ink. You will also need a bottle of reasonably good Champagne. Plain old sparkling wine won’t cut it.

Since this is an auspicious occasion, it is a good time to invite your friends to witness and to party.

Begin by invoking the name of the ruler of the deep as follows:

Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you in your graciousness to expunge for all time from your records and recollection the name (here insert the old name of your vessel) which has ceased to be an entity in your kingdom. As proof thereof, we submit this ingot bearing her name to be corrupted through your powers and forever be purged from the sea. (At this point, the prepared metal tag is dropped from the bow of the boat into the sea.)

In grateful acknowledgment of your munificence and dispensation, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court. (Pour at least half of the bottle of Champagne into the sea from East to West. The remainder may be passed among your guests.)

It is usual for the renaming ceremony to be conducted immediately following the purging ceremony, although it may be done at any time after the purging ceremony. For this portion of the proceedings, you will need more Champagne, Much more because you have a few more gods to appease.

Begin the renaming by again calling Poseidon as follows:

Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you in your graciousness to take unto your records and recollection this worthy vessel hereafter and for all time known as (Here insert the new name you have chosen), guarding her with your mighty arm and trident and ensuring her of safe and rapid passage throughout her journeys within your realm.

In appreciation of your munificence, dispensation and in honor of your greatness, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court. (At this point, one bottle of Champagne, less one glass for the master and one glass for the mate are poured into the sea from West to East.)

The next step in the renaming ceremony is to appease the gods of the winds. This will assure you of fair winds and smooth seas. Because the four winds are brothers, it is permissible to invoke them all at the same time, however, during the ceremony; you must address each by name.

Begin in this manner:

Oh mighty rulers of the winds, through whose power our frail vessels traverse the wild and faceless deep, we implore you to grant this worthy vessel (Insert your boat’s new name) the benefits and pleasures of your bounty, ensuring us of your gentle ministration according to our needs.

(Facing north, pour a generous libation of Champagne into a Champagne flute and fling to the North as you intone Great Boreas, exalted ruler of the North Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your frigid breath.

(Facing west, pour the same amount of Champagne and fling to the West while intoning Great Zephyrus, exalted ruler of the West Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your wild breath.

(Facing east, repeat and fling to the East.) Great Eurus, exalted ruler of the East Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your mighty breath.

(Facing south, repeat, flinging to the South.) Great Notus, exalted ruler of the South Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your scalding breath.

Of course, any champagne remaining will be the beginnings of a suitable celebration in honor of the occasion.

Once the ceremony has been completed, you may bring aboard any and all items bearing the new name of your vessel. If you must schedule the painting of the new name on the transom before the ceremony, be sure the name is not revealed before the ceremony is finished. It may be covered with bunting or some other suitable material. "



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[MedDreamer]

I won\'t if you won\'t

Ian

By coincidence I am renaming my boat so I also will have to dance around it, bells attached to my shoes, handkerchief on head, waving a sheep around in the air with my private parts exposed chanting "Mintcake..Mintcake" (I have been reliably told that this is normal practice in the Lakes).

My current name begins "My" and the SSR do not allow boat names to begin with this so I am having to change it, although we are not actually changing, we are just translating the name into Spanish "Mis Chicas" so perhaps I have no need to go through with the local ritual - therefore I can hold the camera and your coat while you do it



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[MedDreamer]

Naaah.......... On Windermere the sheep dance will do

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[itsonlymoney]

My God Brendan you can't honestly expect me to do all that with the whole of Bowness (incl. Med dreamer) watching. The walking round anticlockwise bit I can just handle, and your Champers idea works for me too. But that's as far as I am going unless Martyn does it first.

Ian

<hr width=100% size=1>I'd rather have a bad day boatin, than a good day workin ! ! !

 

[Renegade_Master]

sheet Brendan you've got more time on yer hands than me ......you retired?

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[itsonlymoney]

Brendan
May I publish your post could make a fortune !

Ian

<hr width=100% size=1>I'd rather have a bad day boatin, than a good day workin ! ! !

 

[BrendanS]

Not mine - Cut and paste job - took seconds. I've had it on file since a previous thread on the subject somewhere

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[oldgit]

just do it

Any of my boats big enough to be able to fix a name onto have all been renamed with a special good luck ritual.
This involves driving to the stick on letter emporium and handing over pieces of paper in exchange for bits of floppy plastic.
You make your own luck......... end of story.

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[nwclegg]

I am rather concerned - I am about to re-name mine and its between two buoys well away from land - can I do it on deck, otherwise I'll get b...y wet.

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[Trazie]

There was an American guy here who bought and renamed an English registered cat a couple of years ago.
He was very unlucky as he didnt do the paperwork and the Police wouldnt let the boat leave the marina till he put it back to its original name.
Quote "Hell, Im American. I can do what the hell I like with my own boat'
He did have to change it back tho.
Would be worth flying out to see the renaming ritual (sorry, mean ceremony)
Good luck with it all, have fun.

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[Renegade_Master]

Re: just do it

Yeah Fred I renamed mine after the missus you'll recall. Only bad luck is 9 months so far and she hasnt sold/forums/images/icons/frown.gif Ah well their loss not mine

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[Renegade_Master]

Re: NWClegg

I see you've good twin 6354's are they turbos? How have you found them so far?

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[truebrit]

The owners of an ex fishing boat in Looe ,having changed the language of the name," Deu Kerens" now, (two friends in cornish) from its spanish version ,"Dos Amigos" have neatly avoided the bad luck bit!

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[BrendanS]

It'd be a hoot. Go for it!

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[nwclegg]

Re: NWClegg

The engineers tell me they are in good nick but I have a crack in one water section of an exhaust manifold - Perkins replacement part only £1250!!!!!! substitute about £400 less. One engine's timing is off - loads of smoke. So far I'm ignorant of such beasts so suspect expensive commission for te engineer this winter. I intend posting a question about repairing cast iron manifolds - apparently not really an option.

Sorry yes they are Turbos - mixed views on their BHP anything from 140 to 180. They are 1977 vintage.

The timing seemed to slip soon after I bought her so haven't really got the best from them. The first sea trial before buying they went up to 2,250 to 2400 fairly easily and the speed was well up to 18plus knots. Not bad for a 34 year old boat.

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[tcm]

Mrs Suncoast

How much are you you asking for your wife, by the way?

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[MedDreamer]

Re: Mrs Suncoast

Cooor. Its just like that film with Robert Redford and Demi Moore.....Is this because the Broom isn't selling?

Martyn

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[tcm]

r. Redford and demi moore

yes, the similarity is uncanny. If your remember the film (Indecent Proposal), robert redford had a boat which he reached by plane - just like suncoast. AND he had a 4x4 jeep thingy. AND he has greyish/silverish hair. BUT unlike demi moore, I spect Mrs suncoast would know not to wear high heels on deck! That's the only difference I can think of, really.

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[Renegade_Master]

Re: Mrs Suncoast

To you sir just £79k a bargain

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