So here are our tips on how to pick a new boat name at the Lake of the Ozarks. (Spoiler alert…the no-fail way is listed last!)
Keep it Fun!
Boat names capture the essence of boating, but in a very personal way. Boating is fun, so boat names should be fun, lighthearted and also make the reader think a bit.No Inside Jokes
When people see your boat you want them to “get it” so while you have every right to name your boat something that only you or your immediate family “gets” you are cheating the rest of us from your great sense of humor and wit. Let it show!Keep it Short
The best boat names are short, 1-3 words. One strong word or 2-3 that work and play well together. You don’t want people to have to read a book to figure out your boat name and the longer it is, the smaller the lettering. So, keep it short and sweet.Ladies First
The age old rule is that boats should be named after a significant woman in your life. We certainly see many of those but they are in the minority these days. However, there is nothing better than honoring the lady in your life by including her in your new boat name.Work/Career Related
More and more we are seeing boat names that are someway connected to the work done by the boat owner, but in a fun and clever way. One of my favorites is Tow Job. Guess what line of work? Tow truck operator. Wired for Fun? Electrician. Special Delivery? OBGYN! You get it…now think about your line of work and start playing around with puns and twists that incorporate the work type but in a funny way.Water Related
We see tons of new boat names that are water related – Waves of Fun, Water Work, Aquaholics, Current Address, etc. Just let your mind swim through a river of water related themes and concepts and something will come to you.Speed & Power Related
If your new boat is a go-fast boat, consider a boat name that is tied to speed. Pretty easy to think of those – Thunder Plunder, Terminator, Excalibur, Spectacular, etc.Family Related
Often a boat name can include all or part of a family name (last name that is). One of my favorites is Sleigh Ride, but the twist is that the real name is spelled Slay. Miller Time is hugely popular for the Miller’s out there. Just write down your name and starting pondering ways it can be hooked or worked into a boat name.Pull out the Thesaurus
If you get stuck, open an online thesaurus and type in a word you have in mind. The thesaurus will generate reams of words that mean the same thing. Often one of the synonyms for your original word will make a great boat name.Ask Around
The absolute best way to pick a new boat name? Ask other boaters. Very simply, go on Facebook and join a boating group for your body of water, boat manufacturer, or any of the national ones (ex. Passion for Powerboats) and ask for help. Give them a few details like the work you do or your last name, or include a photo of a boat. In about 5 minutes you will be inundated with boat name ideas. And some of those may trigger other thoughts in your mind and you’ll finally land on that new boat name that perfectly matches your boat, your personality or your lifestyle.
And when you pick that show stopper of a new boat name, reach out to Stern Memories and let us help outfit your crew with caps, shirts, koozies, totes or boat gear, all imprinted with your boat name. We look forward to helping you get ready for the boating season, with all your new boat name gear at the Lake of the Ozarks!
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