Changing the name of a boat....proper procedure???
 

We want to change the name of the boat we bought. What is the proper procedure to keep the evil boat gods from haunting us?

Re: Changing the name of a boat....proper procedure???
 

Rumor I heard is you can change it as long as it wasn't a name of a women.???

Re: Changing the name of a boat....proper procedure???
 

Here is why we want to change it. :D

Re: Changing the name of a boat....proper procedure???
 

I read the procedure on Boatersed.com.

I know you have to start by removing anything from the boat with the old name on it, including papers.

Re: Changing the name of a boat....proper procedure???
 

First, always use a blow torch to remove.

Last, plant the Mother Mary of Jesus statue in your backyard, pointing North of course.

Re: Changing the name of a boat....proper procedure???
 

Or just name it this :D My wifes favorite name

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This link has the proper procedure for appeasing the gods:

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm