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Renaming yachts?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by WannabeeYhtsman, Nov 14, 2006.

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  1. WannabeeYhtsman, Nov 14, 2006
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    WannabeeYhtsman

    WannabeeYhtsman New Member

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    I remember hearing many years ago, 25-30, that is was a bad omen to rename a boat, small or large. That certainly doesn’t seem to matter with the yachts I see trading hands today.

    Has anyone else every heard of this?

    Cheers all
  2. Garry Hartshorn, Nov 14, 2006
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    Garry Hartshorn

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    It is an ancient superstition, may or maybot be valid. ;)
  3. Loren Schweizer, Nov 16, 2006
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    Loren Schweizer

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    Not seen much lately, but a larger yacht for sale might have it's name reserved, forcing the new owner to come up with something different.
    This in part, I believe, due to the rule for British-flagged vessels of no two having the same name.