[Comatus]

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.)

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[emj]

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.

[DerrickEaton]

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.

[dimpydiet123]

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.

[johndrinkwater]

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.

[The Madhatter]

Great news! You found a boat you’re in love with, and because she’s a brokerage buy, she suits your budget just as much as your lifestyle. Bad news: She bears the name of her former owner’s wife, and there’s just no way that Princess Prudence is going to fly with your family. Even more bad news: You can’t simply order new graphics to cover the transom, unless you want to bring all sorts of bad luck upon yourself.

[Kristin Kelly]

Lastly, face south, pouring the champagne and tossing it while reciting: [links]

[wereHamster]

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, I implore you in your graciousness to take unto your records and recollection this worthy vessel hereafter and for all time known as (say the name you’ve selected), guarding her with your mighty arm and trident and ensuring her of safe and rapid passage throughout her journeys within your realm. more

[throughput]

If this is "where you're at": You just found your dream boat (got a good deal on it) but when you walked around to the stern, it had a horrible boat name plastered on the transom. Ughh! Now, you have the perfect name in mind, but you've heard that it's 'bad luck' to change a boat's name.

[grapescan]

What about the Libation (having a drink or two). God strictly forbids mixing alcohol with worship, so if you do drink in moderation, why not wait till after the ceremony before indulging. [links]

[ArtemZ]

Our first thought is: NO, why should you be. If you're a Christian and believe the 'Good Book', than those old gods and goddesses of the sea the superstitions are based on, are nothing to be worried about. in the long run (gulp), so why be superstitious about them. But, again, the sea is a very unforgiving place. Would it hurt to have a simple ceremony just to make sure. or just for a little extra help when out on the water? Well, come that first big storm, and the wind and water are blowing and the anxiety rises, you might wish you had done something earlier. So, what about a simple ceremony for changing the boat's name? Should a denaming and naming ceremony be part of your being prepared for taking your new boat out into the water? more

[harrison801]

Obviously, the owner of the boat in Funniest Boat Names didn't worry about enraging Neptune, or anyone else. He apparently changed the name of his boat every time he updated his relationship. more

[lanpeck5]

Boat names are personal. But how do you change one without incurring bad luck? more

[ashleywittky]

And if you think this sounds complicated, consider the French. They believe that you can only give a boat a new name on August 15, after scrupulously following a rigorous ritual and receiving the blessings of a priest. Read more on SnipeToday. (Warning: This French superstition may or may not apply to powerboats.) here

[llama]

Love the boat, hate the name? Here's how to change it without enraging the god of boating. [links]