🚤 Name Your Boat Like a Pro—With Help From a Guy Who’s Done It for Years! Boat Names 101 is the ultimate boat name book for DIY boaters, new captains, creative gift-givers, and anyone ready to name their vessel with confidence. Whether you're launching your first dinghy or renaming a classic cruiser, this full-color workbook makes the process fun, personal, and unforgettable. Packed with practical tips, design inspiration, and space to brainstorm, this one-of-a-kind guide helps you choose a boat name that’s meaningful, lucky, and stylish. It’s perfect for those who want a hands-on, start-to-finish boat naming experience—and makes a fantastic gift for boaters, boat lovers, or future captains. Inside, you'll find everything from creative prompts to color theory, nautical traditions, sketch pages, DIY layout tips, and even puzzles to stir inspiration. Whether you keep it in your marina bag or gift it to a friend, Boat Names 101 is equal parts guide, workbook, and keepsake. ⚓ What’s Inside: • Brainstorming worksheets and creative name prompts • Real-world boat name examples (funny, clever, classic, and bold) • Vinyl lettering advice, DIY layout tips, and install basics • Color guidance, spacing rules, and font style help • Naming superstitions, renaming rituals, and how to avoid bad luck • Coloring breaks, puzzles, and word games for inspiration • Pages to sketch, scribble, and finalize your favorite names • A gallery of creative boat names from real-world installs 🎁 Makes a Great Gift For: • New boat owners and first-time captains • Retirees buying their dream boat • DIY types who enjoy hands-on, creative projects • Couples naming their sailboat or cruiser • Kids or teens helping name a family boat • Nautical fans, marina crew, or brokers who want a fun tool for clients • Anyone searching for gifts for boaters, captain gifts, or boating gift ideas Book Features: • 108 full-color pages with soft, flexible perfect binding (not coil-bound) • Sized and formatted for real use—write in it, flip through it, and keep it onboard • Printed on paper optimized for pencil, pen, and markers • Lightweight and great for use on the water, in your workshop, or at the tiki bar • Fits well in gift baskets, showroom displays, and travel bags 🎄 Planning a boating-themed gift? This book is a fun and thoughtful gift for the boat lover in your life. Whether it's for Christmas, Father's Day, retirement, or a birthday, Boat Names 101 is a useful, creative present they’ll actually enjoy—and use. No batteries or WiFi required—just a pen and a good sense of humor. Bonus: It's also perfect for launch celebrations, naming ceremonies, or pairing with custom vinyl decals, flags, or welcome-aboard kits. Written by Doug Rohloff, aka The Boat Name Guy™ , a professional vinyl artist and designer who's helped thousands of boaters name their boats across the U.S. With humor, heart, and decades of experience, he created this guide to help you name your boat the right way—with a name that floats. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or brand-new boater, this book is your creative first mate. 🐾 Lucy Approved. Doug Rohloff, known as The Boat Name Guy, has helped hundreds of boaters name, design, and apply graphics to their vessels for over 7 years. With professional experience in design, print, and installation, Doug brings hands-on expertise to every page. Learn more at BoatNameGuy.com.