Welcome to Boat Names 101
Your one-stop shop for clever, custom boat names, accessories, and more. From creative brainstorming to high-quality decals and installs, I’m here to help you bring your boat’s name to life. Explore the book, browse accessories, or get in touch to start your own custom design.
🚤 **Name Your Boat Like a Pro—With Help From a Guy Who’s Been Doing It for Years!**
**Boat Names 101** is the ultimate captain’s companion for naming your boat—from clever brainstorms to bold lettering designs. Whether you’re launching your very first dinghy or renaming a serious cruiser, this interactive workbook makes the naming journey unforgettable.
Inside this creative guide, you’ll find real-world inspiration, historical context, design know-how, and space to sketch and plan your dream name. It’s more than a how-to—it’s a keepsake for you, your crew, and your next adventure.
⚓ **What’s Inside:**
• Guided worksheets to brainstorm and select the perfect boat name
• Real name examples (from hilarious to classic)
• DIY vinyl lettering tips and font layout basics
• Color theory, size guidance, and application tips
• Superstitions and naming rituals explained
• Space for sketches, ideas, and creative doodles
• Nautical puzzles and breaks to stir inspiration
• A photo gallery of fun and inspiring boat names
• Templates and cheat sheets for hands-on planning
📘 **Book Features:**
• 108 pages, professionally perfect-bound (not coil-bound), with a flexible softcover that holds up well on boats, desks, or at the marina bar. Designed for both writing and flipping, this is a creative workbook you can actually use.
• Full Color interior – optimized for pencil and pen
• Great for powerboats, sailboats, yachts, pontoons, and dinghies
• Makes a thoughtful gift for boaters, retirees, or first-time owners
🧭 **Perfect For:**
• DIY boat owners
• Naming a new or renamed vessel
• Gift-givers looking for something unique and useful
• Marina staff, brokers, and showroom displays
• Anyone who wants a fun, creative way to name their boat
Written by Doug Rohloff, aka **The Boat Name Guy™**—a veteran vinyl lettering artist, graphic designer, and coastal creative who’s helped thousands of boaters find names that float.
🐾 **Lucy Approved.**
