Once you've picked out the boat of your dreams, you have an even more difficult choice to make. Now you must name her, which is not an easy task. You have several considerations, including classic superstitions, and whether your friends and family will be embarrassed or offended by the name you choose. One boat naming superstition revolves around whether or not it is okay to rename a previously-owned boat. Some say it is bad luck if you remove an old name on a vessel. However, if you christen the boat with a new name and splash some champagne across the bow, you'll have nothing to worry about. Many people name a boat after their spouse or children; this is nice, but you can run into problems if more kids are on the way. And, it's not very original. Think about how you paid for the boat when trying to come up with a name. You can always name your boat after your profession or industry; or if you are paying for your boat with money made in the stock market or gambling proceeds, perhaps you should incorporate that message into your boat's name. Of course, if you own your own company, it is a smart marketing move to name your boat after the company, and instill your brand at every port. Top 10 Names from 2008 1. Happy Ours 2. Carpe Diem 3. Aqua - Holic 4. State of Mind 5. Anchor Management 6. The Office 7. Feelin' Nauti 8. Yes Dear 9. Sundance 10. Serenity Now Top 10 Sailboat Names Second Wind Serenity Wind Dancer Orion Windsong Whisper Escape Carpe Diem Summer Wind Serendipity