Derogatory Names for Vessel

[Dan]

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

[Bob Loewenstein]

how about Scow?

Whoa....You obviously have never seen inland lakes racing scows. An A boat is one of the most beautiful sights to behold...

http://www.ilya.org/ascows.html

[Craig Curtis]

For the purposes of the line you need to fill in I'd say "Stink Pot."
While normally used in a derogatory manner against powerboats, this also has a nice rhyme to it.

Craig Curtis
Cape Dory 40 "Coalescence"
Chicago





craig_curtis@prusec.com

[Catherine Monaghan]

How about "derelict"?


Cathy
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

catherine_monaghanNOSPAM@merck.com

[Eric]

Old Shovelnose works

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

[Richard Hill]

"Tramp" refers to unscheduled service (as opposed to liner service), not appearance. But all the new Sea Ray's in the marina across the river from me certainly qualify for whatever you come up with. They're butt ugly.



captrahill@comcast.net

[Chris Reinke - CD330]

My personal favorite - "Barnacle Laden Bathtub"

How about - "Floating Nightmare", “Marine Wreckage”.

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

[James Mill]

Pardon the profaniaty, but I have always been fond of the term "shitbox".

[Neil Gordon]

"Tramp" is descriptive, as already mentioned.

"Scow" is only derogatory if it's followed by "garbage."

"Tub" is, I suggest, universally derogatory. Not to change the quote, but "One skipper's tub is another's treasure."


Regards, Neil
s/v LIQUIDITY
Cape Dory 28 #167



neil@nrgordon.com

[Stan W.]

In my youth at the Jersey shore, the oldsters used to refer to all fiberglass boats as "Clorox bottles." Those guys are mostly dead now, and these days it seems this sobriquet is applied only to truly ugly fiberglass boats, thus excluding Cape Dorys.

No doubt the British navy had many colorful expressions. Let's hear from the Nautical Traditions Officer.



smwheatley@capecod.net

[Warren Kaplan]

I know that my boat, Sine Qua Non, is alive and I talk to it often. Methinks I am not alone in this although many sailors won't admit it. When I see a vessel that is not pleasing to the eye, or is neglected, call me nuts but I feel sorry for it. Like all living things it cannot pick its parents (designers) or its caretakers. I never could add insult to injury by heaping a derogatory name on the poor boat. Yep! I should be committed to the nearest mental health facility but that's how I feel.

Warren Kaplan
Sine Qua Non
A Beautiful CD27
Oyster Bay Harbor, NY



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[Jim]

A slow sail boat can be referred to as a "SeaSlug"

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

jmyers@styluscentral.com

[Ken Coit]

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

parfaitNOSPAM@nc.rr.com

[Bill]

i personally really like to describe this type of boat as "fugly"

bs
CC
S/V Rhapsody

ps

Please forgive my rudeness

Looking for derogatory names for a boat. ie. How would you describe an ugly vessel, Is Tramp Steamer correct, how about Scow? I need to fill in this line: "One skippers ___________ is another's Dream Yacht"


of course I'm not refering to Cape Dories, or being malicious to anyone or boat in particular

cd25d@clnk.com

[Walt Bilofsky]

- Capt. Walt Bilofsky
Golden Phoenix,, Cape Dory 30 Poweryacht

For the purposes of the line you need to fill in I'd say "Stink Pot."
While normally used in a derogatory manner against powerboats, this also has a nice rhyme to it.

Craig Curtis
Cape Dory 40 "Coalescence"
Chicago

bilofsky@toolworks.com