Don't really want to be doing this...But! Names?

[tinker]

Blue'n'rude

[BogMonster]

Originally Posted by Limey Linda

I think one should be very careful about using the exact name of of a current or ex RN ship. You could cause confusion on VHF and in particular piss off some Navy people. I personally think that there are some wonderful RN ship names. But??? would you call your boat "Hood" "Ark Royal" " Dreadnought" " Illustrious" etc. etc. That would be very disrespectful. My boat is called "Inde" but I would not dream of calling it " Indefatigable"

However, it would be OK to call your boat Bismark or Belgrano.

You are right - it could be disrespectful but you could find plenty of non confusing non disrespectful ones to choose from. After all how many small boats are there with the same name and nobody complains about them?

Not sure General Belgrano would go down well locally, I've had enough holes in my boat already thank you

I was thinking of the recent Broadsword that was down here in the mid 80s for a while.

Using the torpedo theme, you could call it Tigerfish

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Blue Vein?

As in Cheese I hope Mollers

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

'Allo 'allo


Suggestion from Pauly & the Birdman tonight..

'Happiness' (said in a French accent with a silent h. Go on try it!!!)


nuffink to do with me

Missus Innocent

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by BogMonster

You are right - it could be disrespectful but you could find plenty of non confusing non disrespectful ones to choose from. After all how many small boats are there with the same name and nobody complains about them?

Not sure General Belgrano would go down well locally, I've had enough holes in my boat already thank you

I was thinking of the recent Broadsword that was down here in the mid 80s for a while.

Using the torpedo theme, you could call it Tigerfish

Yes I like Tigerfish

How about

Rhythm
In
Blue

[Ian M]

Originally Posted by Hightower

How about

Rhythm
In
Blue

What? when the brown stuff flies, you are going to come out with that mouthful three times?? And I think that "this is RIB, RIB, RIB. RIB" will get more than a few strange responses

[Hightower]

Come on Ian, you must have some Ideas, or are you keeping them all to yourself

[Ian M]

Andy, as you know I am a sad individual, and with the thumb print where I should have hair getting bigger by the day, I have had to accept 'er in doors suggestion.
So, Jianna it is. A couple of pints will buy a full explanation, but I am sure you can work it out

[Hightower]

I know what you mean

Er in doors wants me to call it, Third degree

[Louise]

How about Flying High? Or High Flyer? Obviously takes in part of 'Hightower' but also a reference to Osprey. And she'll be flying across the Solent soon.

Back on the theme of 'Er Indoors or SWMBO, how about Windbag? P.S. That's not a reference to Mrs Hightower.

[Hightower]

Favs so far are:

Blue Streak
Solent Viper
Blue Victory
Victory Blue
Blue Solenteer
Viper Solenteer
Blue Max
Tigerfish

[prairie tuber]

Thunnus thynnus (Atlantic Bluefin Tuna)

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Hightower

As in Cheese I hope Mollers

No, Sausage.

[IBWET]

Originally Posted by Mollers

No, Sausage.

On that theme,what about blue banger.

[hystat]

When I had my 27' cruiser, I always wanted to name it "Tastes Like Chicken" and name the tender, "Smells Like Fish" - My wife never went for it.... wouldn't even consider "Chicken" and "Fish"
Can't blame her really...

typing that just made me think of a good fishing boat name for female captain:

"Chick In Fishin' "

[Top banana]

Hook Line and Sinker,

And if that hook goes through the tubes, then litterally,Hook Line and Sinker.

[v666]

Some more on the blue theme

Blue Ice
Cobalt
Blue Rinse
Blue Flame
Blue Angle
Blue Bolt
Blue Moon
Blue Steel
Big Blue
Cornflower
Baby Blue
Blue Badge
Blue Surf
Blue Shark

[Kernow Buoy]

Out of the Blue.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Kernow

Out of the Blue.

This thread has been running for four days. Has it taken you that long to come up with that corny effort?

[Kernow Buoy]

Originally Posted by Mollers

This thread has been running for four days. Has it taken you that long to come up with that corny effort?

I'll have you know Mr Mollulnan....


er..

Yes, actually