Two years ago we got a boat on a whim. Not the best decision I ever made. She hadn't been in the water for a couple of years and was in pretty bad shape. I thought she'd make a fun birthday present for Martin. Like I said, not the best decision ever.
Arrival day. June 2006. Shock horror.
June 2007. Stripped bare.
June 2008. Repaired, linseed oiled, varnished and ready to go.
Yay, she floats!
Any ideas for a name, anyone? Either e-mail me or leave a comment, all suggestions are welcome and I'll send a gift to whoever suggests the one we like best!
Congratulations!! What a beautiful boat!! The name that comes to my mind is
"Serena". Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: MrsMK | June 07, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Very pretty boat!
Posted by: d-ann | June 07, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Matlida - something different and from Australia!
Posted by: Angie - Australia | June 08, 2008 at 01:15 AM
Keeping it simple: Bateau Larsson
Posted by: Karen Staples | June 08, 2008 at 03:19 AM
How about "Three Junes"?
Great boat....looks like a cozy and relaxing place!
Jamie
Posted by: Jamie | June 08, 2008 at 03:43 AM
I second Karen Staples' suggestion!
Posted by: liesbeth | June 08, 2008 at 12:05 PM
"BMW" (Benita, Martin and Willy)
OR
"Shock to Beauty"
:-)
Posted by: Monica | June 08, 2008 at 06:53 PM
It's a beauty! What about "Bella" - the boat! All letters can be found in your names! BR Karin
Posted by: Ellas Inspiration | June 08, 2008 at 09:07 PM
"No Regrets"
Posted by: Melissa | June 08, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Actually, now that I've 'slept' on it, I like your name "Yay, She Floats!"
:-)
Posted by: Monica | June 09, 2008 at 01:00 PM
i just accidently sent this to my husband. he's going to shriek with happiness. well, no shrieking, maybe groaning? something manly.
i love it.
Posted by: i suwannee | June 09, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Benita:
I LOVE your boat. You never cease to amaze me with your undertakings and the beautiful results.
Oh...and I vote for Bella (although I'm a bit biased). Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: S.HOPtalk | June 10, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Cadeau? (since it was a gift: The bateau cadeau.) Could be the gift that keeps on giving. This of all the adventures at sea.
få or Catch? If that is the word in swedish. so short and sweet (but maybe lost in translation, when it's your mother tongue).
La Petite Baleine?
Bell'morrow? (some portmanteau-y combo non-word meaning loosely. beautiful tomorrow/ Beautiful day?)
The boat is adorable. Reminds me of Jose Saramago's little fable, The Tale of the Unknown Island. A very charming read for both young and old with sweet illustrations to match.
Posted by: Mindsprinter | September 16, 2008 at 06:11 PM
"think" of all the adventures... (typo)
Posted by: Mindsprinter | September 16, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Mindsprinter, thank you so much for all the name suggestions! Three months in and she still floats but the engine isn't working unfortunately...
Posted by: Benita | September 16, 2008 at 06:25 PM
Hoorah, still floating! Does your family just bob about at the dock for now? ha.
Someone I know just bought a small boat too (that also needs repairs). I gave her your boat link (though she already knew about your blog - which we both love). Maybe you will have some advice for her with your experience(?)
Posted by: Mindsprinter | September 24, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Not bobbing much longer. It's time to get her up out of the water soon. And she's for sale...I can do a lot but I can't do engines and apparently neither can Martin ... Hopefully we'll be boatless for a while. I've realised I don't have the time or the inclination to spend time on a boat. Sad but true :)
Posted by: Benita | September 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Something in swedish - like "woman" - or "hi" -
a boat is like another woman -
looks sweet.
I am about a year late....what is the name?
pve
Posted by: pve | May 15, 2009 at 12:11 PM
We are in the process of selling her just now... there just wasn't enough time and some engine issues neither of us can handle. She's going to a good home though. The new owners seem really keen and interested in keeping he afloat.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | May 18, 2009 at 08:08 AM