DarrylZ Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hi folks! Looking for some observations from the SOL boating audience. I just bought a pre-owned Trophy 2052 with the name "Soulmate", and I'm respecting the age-old tradition of keeping the name. We kinda like the name, actually! But there's a graphic to the left of the name that we don't especially care for, and I'm thinking of removing JUST the graphic (a mermaid sitting on a crescent moon). So, appealing to all those subscribing to the superstitions in this matter, do ya think it's safe to remove the graphic? Or is that also considered part of its original name (identity)? Yeah, I know, I know...probably bigger things to worry about. But nevertheless, I'd like to hear what people think! All ears... Facin' East... DarrylZ Secretary, Shark River Surf Anglers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Bet you're afraid of banana's too I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccb Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Is it painted ? if so cover the part you want and remove the part you don't like with Oven Cleaner. if its vinyl you can use some heat to get it off. But be careful, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrylZ Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sudsy...NO BANANAS on board!!! PERIOD! I've seen it first hand!!!! CCB...All decaled. I know I can get it off. Ah, but should I??? Facin' East... DarrylZ Secretary, Shark River Surf Anglers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeDave Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 If you do not like it remove it......... There's no need to blow smoke up my ass as a lengthy preamble to your insulting another person. It doesn't fool anyone and it doesn't garner any favor. TimS ---Tim To Otshawytsha October 16 2018 #3956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccb Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Once off it may be a little darker under it , but not much. is it paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beached again Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I need an old priest and a young priest. The power of Christ compels you. I have heard of this but to be honest, I wouldn't worry about it. If you don't like it, remove it Good luck. Where there's a will, there's a dead guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroipaHuntah Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 soulmate's not a bad name. Scratch the decay, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hholt Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Tempting fate............Darryl I bet you ran with scissors when you were a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBreese1 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) It is O.K. to re-name your boat, AS LONG AS YOU PAY HOMAGE TO ALL THE SEA GODS WITH A CEREMONY. I have been to a few of these, They are a lot of fun, but need to be taken serious. I have included the basics below along with the incantations you need to say. Ceremony for Renaming Your Boat Everyone knows that renaming your boat will bring nothing but bad luck and make your boating experience something that you will want to forget. But what happens when, after months of searching, you find your dreamboat with a name that you just cannot live with. Renaming a boat is, of course, not something to be done lightly. Since the beginning of time, sailors have sworn that there are unlucky ships and the unluckiest ships of all are those who have defied the gods and changed their names. So, is there a way to change a name and not incur the wrath of those deities that rule the elements? Yes, Virginia, there is. According to legend, each and every vessel is recorded by name in the Ledger of the Deep and is known personally to Poseidon, or Neptune, the god of the sea. It is logical therefore, if we wish to change the name of our boat, the first thing we must do is to purge its name from the Ledger of the Deep and from Poseidon’s memory.This is an involved process beginning with the removal or obliteration of every trace of the boat’s current identity. This is essential and must be done thoroughly. In purging your boat, it is acceptable to use White-Out or some similar obliterating fluid to expunge the boat’s name from log books, engine and maintenance records etc., but it is much easier to simply remove the offending document from the boat and start afresh. Don’t forget the life rings and especially the transom and forward name boards. Do not under any circumstances carry aboard any item bearing your boat’s new name until the purging and renaming ceremonies have been completed! Once you are certain every reference to her old name has been removed from her, all that is left to do is to prepare a metal tag with the old name written on it in water-soluble ink. You will also need a bottle of reasonably good Champagne. Plain old sparkling wine won’t cut it. Since this is an auspicious occasion, it is a good time to invite your friends to witness and to party. Begin by invoking the name of the ruler of the deep as follows: It is usual for the renaming ceremony to be conducted immediately following the purging ceremony, although it may be done at any time after the purging ceremony. For this portion of the proceedings, you will need more Champagne, Much more because you have a few more gods to appease.Begin the renaming by again calling Poseidon as follows: Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you in your graciousness to expunge for all time from your records and recollection the name (here insert the old name of your vessel) which has ceased to be an entity in your kingdom. As proof thereof, we submit this ingot bearing her name to be corrupted through your powers and forever be purged from the sea. (At this point, the prepared metal tag is dropped from the bow of the boat into the sea.) In grateful acknowledgment of your munificence and dispensation, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court. (Pour at least half of the bottle of Champagne into the sea from East to West. The remainder may be passed among your guests. The next step in the renaming ceremony is to appease the gods of the winds. This will assure you of fair winds and smooth seas. Because the four winds are brothers, it is permissible to invoke them all at the same time, however, during the ceremony; you must address each by name. Begin in this manner: Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you in your graciousness to take unto your records and recollection this worthy vessel hereafter and for all time known as (Here insert the new name you have chosen), guarding her with your mighty arm and trident and ensuring her of safe and rapid passage throughout her journeys within your realm. In appreciation of your munificence, dispensation and in honor of your greatness, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court. (At this point, one bottle of Champagne, less one glass for the master and one glass for the mate are poured into the sea from West to East.) Of course, any champagne remaining will be the beginnings of a suitable celebration in honor of the occasion. Oh mighty rulers of the winds, through whose power our frail vessels traverse the wild and faceless deep, we implore you to grant this worthy vessel (Insert your boat’s new name) the benefits and pleasures of your bounty, ensuring us of your gentle ministration according to our needs.(Facing north, pour a generous libation of Champagne into a Champagne flute and fling to the North as you intone:) Great Boreas, exalted ruler of the North Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your frigid breath.(Facing west, pour the same amount of Champagne and fling to the West while intoning:) Great Zephyrus, exalted ruler of the West Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your wild breath.(Facing east, repeat and fling to the East.) Great Eurus, exalted ruler of the East Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your mighty breath. (Facing south, repeat, flinging to the South.) Great Notus, exalted ruler of the South Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your scalding breath. Once the ceremony has been completed, you may bring aboard any and all items bearing the new name of your vessel. If you must schedule the painting of the new name on the transom before the ceremony, be sure the name is not revealed before the ceremony is finished. It may be covered with bunting or some other suitable material. Hope this helps Jim Edited May 15, 2015 by JBreese1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapiglet Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 What about Solemate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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