Boat Name

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+3 try spit-in out La Dolce Vita in a hurry with a thick Texas draw, think W trying to say it. Wife named the boat. She's from up-state PA.
 
Although 'Maiden' can be used a noun, 'Maiden' is typically used as an adjective.

To me, it doesn't even sound right with Maiden after Ocean. In America we usually put the adjective before the noun, as opposed to the Spanish who usually put the adjective after the noun.

I vote Ocean Maid.
 
I always enjoy seeing a name on a boat that makes me want to meet the owners, to find out the backstory, perhaps to learn of a family tradition or clever play on their personal history. Does 'Ocean Maid(en)' hold some special significance for you? Both have the advantage (imho) of being neither too crude/cutesy nor eye-rollingly trite. You don't see three of either one at every marina. It all comes down to, 'what's going to make YOU smile every time you see that handsomely-painted transom?'
 
Sorry to disagree with you, dl2525, but "Ocean Maiden" is grammatically correct. The noun, "Ocean," is being used as an adjective to modify the noun, "Maiden." Thus, it is indicating that the maiden is comfortable or found on the ocean. My vote is for "Ocean Maiden." I like the image of each voyage being the boat's maiden one on whatever ocean (or bay, or sound) it travels. May you only know calm seas. Hy
 
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Originally posted by littlebookworm

Sorry to disagree with you, dl2525, but "Ocean Maiden" is grammatically correct. The noun, "Ocean," is being used as an adjective to modify the noun, "Maiden." Thus, it is indicating that the maiden is comfortable or found on the ocean. My vote is for "Ocean Maiden." I like the image of each voyage being the boat's maiden one on whatever ocean (or bay, or sound) it travels. May you only know calm seas. Hy

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It's gramatically correct because 'maiden' can be used as a noun and an adjective. As I said earlier, most people use 'maiden' as an adjective, and that's why I said it sounds weird when put after a noun (in this case - 'ocean').
 
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Originally posted by Veebyes

How bout Maiden (wherever it is that Carvers are made)? Would anyone take a Carver out on the ocean?

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I take mine in the ocean.

PJ
Put me down for Ocean Maid after your description from your second post.
 
We had a survey from hell repairs will be made and we will start again. Ate an impeller on sea trial and came back on one engine. The seller is replacing both impellers. Then we will sea trial again.

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How about Ocean Mistress?

And where's Duck when you need her for her 'grammuh'?
 
I would go with "Ocean Maiden" if I had to choose, but you may want to decide this with your other half.
 
Good luck with your new boat, the name is not as important as the fun you will have, enjoy!!
 
Don't ask I say put whatever name you want on the boat. After all it's your boat!
Bill
 
Just don't name it "Wet Dream" or "Happy Hooker"; I'm sick to death of those names!
 
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