BOATU.S. ANNUAL LIST OF TOP TEN BOAT NAMES
And What They May Tell You About the Boat's Owner

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2008 - Boat names can reveal much about the
personality, lifestyle, passions or experiences of a boat owner. For
2007, the BoatU.S. list of Top Ten 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 Ten
List just after 9-11, the owner of this vessel is clearly passionate
about the freedoms enjoyed in the U.S.
3) Second Wind: Perhaps this boat owner has had a life changing
experience and feels that their boat now gives them 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 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 their 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 them to enjoy life at its fullest.

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