WHAT DO YOU THINK?????

[TonyAmalfitano]

I didn't know where to ask this question, so I put it here.
Has anyone ever heard of a boat named with a number? I'm thinking about using my badge number as the name for my next boat. What do you think about that?

[RicM]

I suppose it would depend on the number. The primary reason for a name is to allow you to identify yourself and for others to be able to hail you. If the number was 666 it would probably be easy enough for the marina operator to remember and return your hail. 83645850 would not work.

CG Regs state: "The name may not be identical, actually or phonetically, to any word or words used to solicit assistance at sea; may not contain or be phonetically identical to obscene, indecent, or profane language, or to racial or ethnic epithets. The name does NOT have to be unique."

[jcollins]

How about 8675309 (tommy tutone)
#9 (Beatles) But, I think that was revolution #9.

Anyway...why not? It's your number right?

[TonyAmalfitano]

Yeah!! It is my number, "One Six Four" has been my name for the last 20 years, and will retire with me. It's not almost obscene like "BULL SHIP" or "BASS HOLE." (Real boat names around these parts!)
I might just do it!

[Mariner]

I think if you spell it out like that, it's fine. Anything more than three digits, though, would probably be too much.

[JackK]

The only concern I would have around here is that the Coast Guard uses #'s for their vessels. IE. Coast Guard 41321 to Castle Hill Sta.

As for lettering the Transom, Spelling out the words would look unique. Like you said it's a whole lot better than some of the names in use. I heard one this weekend that I couldn't believe hasn't drawn the attention of the Coast Guard - Emerging Sea

Jack

[RicM]

My current favorite is "Silence of the Clams".

[jcollins]

My current favorite is "Silence of the Clams".

Looks like it's time to start a thread.

[chiefrcd]

As Jack said thats how the USCG and Navy does all the small boats, I'm not sure about the big cutters but the small boats are numbered and they usually use the last three didgets to refer to the boat...our old UTB was 41371 and was known as the 371....and of course everyone knows PT109.

[Pitou]

I put 164 in Vessel Doc Check and quite a few barges came up. I did it for a few 3 digit sequences and all were commercial vessels / barges, freighters, commercial fishing , etc. Most recreational and small commercial vessels have a story behind them and I like your idea spelled out "One Six Four", but I would check with the Coast Guard first.
http://www.st.nmfs.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html

[TonyAmalfitano]

hhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmm. Sounds like there might be a monkey in the wrench.

This is exactly why I asked this question, there is knowledge here!

[chiefrcd]

I did learn one thing about Coast Guard Boats. They are not documented nor are the registered. I guess they don't have to be. A goup of us bought our UTB after I retired and we resold her.....first snag was no bill of sale, second snag, she'd never been registered nor documented. We had quite a time getting it documented for the buyers.

[TonyAmalfitano]

Take a look at the next U.S. Post Office truck that drives by, no license plates. When you are the government you can get away without doing the things the government tells the rest of us to do. (unless you are a Police Officer, we always get screwed)

[fairtide]

Re "One Six Four" as a boat name: while this is not a legal response, it may be quite okay these days with DSC a common way to send a distress signal. With the MMSI inclusion in the distress call, the description of your boat will be broadcast, thus making it unlikely that responders will be looking for a CG vessel or a destroyer.
Fair Tide