Laurie Churchman 
Art of Boat Names 
Inspiring Ideas for Names and Designs

Shouldn’t your boat’s name look as distinctive as your boat?A well-chosen and well-designed name on a transom or topsides is the finishing touch and creates the ultimate first impression for any boat. Your boat s name is the single most highly visible clue to your nautical interests and sensibilities. Whether the name is whimsical (Y-Knot), classical (Terpsichore), irreverent (Aquaholic), mythical (Valkyrie), sly (For Sail), romantic (Wayfarer), or full of attitude (Bite Me), it won t communicate your message without an effective design.Choose the lettering and graphic style that best expresses your boating aspirations and personality.Communicate your choices to a letterer, vinyl lettering shop, or a designer.Browse 1, 500 boat names and explore resources for expanded research.Take a visual tour through the history of boat naming and across a seascape of boat transoms and topsides.Work with hand-painted, gold-leaf, vinyl or lighted display lettering.