March 2008




BoatU.S. Annual List Of Top 10 Boat Names


And What They May Tell You About The Boat’s Owner

Boat names can reveal much about the personality, lifestyle, passions, or experiences of a boat owner. For 2007, the BoatU.S. list of Top 10 Most Popular Boat Names is particularly revealing:

1) Black Pearl:The name of a fast, stealthy and intimidating fictional ship from the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean films, a recreational boat with this moniker was probably named by the kids.

2) Liberty:A patriotic name that first appeared on the Top 10 List just after 9-11, the owner of this vessel is clearly passionate about the freedoms enjoyed in the United States.

3) Second Wind:Perhaps this boat owner has had a life-changing experience and feels that his or her boat now gives a second lease on life.

4) Amazing Grace:It could be that this boat name borrowed from a hymn provides the boat owner with a new spiritual outlet.

5) Aquaholic:This name illustrates a boater’s chronic love for the waterways. This boat is probably the first one out of the slip in the morning and the last one back in at the end of the day.

6) Knot On Call: Perhaps named by a boater in a professional field or industry with non-traditional work hours, this boat name affirms a desire to break away from work pressures.

7) Second Chance:See #3, Second Wind.

8) Wanderlust:Defined as “A very strong or irresistible impulse to travel,” this boat owner clearly has a passion to cruise and explore the waterways.

9) The Dog House: Being in one (Dog House) isn’t necessarily bad for this boat owner as his or her vessel likely provides a “walled-off” escape away from the distractions of everyday life

10) Carpe Diem or Seas the Day: This boat owner likely believes that boating allows him or her to enjoy life at its fullest.

The BoatU.S. Boat Graphics service offers a free library of over 8,000 boat names and also allows boaters to easily select, custom design, and preview boat names online – without having to pay up front. For more information, visit the online service at http://www.BoatUS.com/boatgraphics