Chrysler Sailors Forum

We always call a ship a "she" and not without a reason;
For she displays a well-shaped knee regardless of the season.
She scorns the man whose heart is faint and doesn't show him pity;
And like a girl she needs the paint to keep her looking pretty.
For love she'll brace the ocean vast, be she a gig or cruiser;
but if you fail to tie her fast you're almost sure to lose her.
On ships and dames we pin our hopes, we fondle them and dandle them;
and every man must know his ropes or else he cannot handle them.
Be firm with her and she'll behave when skies are dark above you;
and let her take a water wave - praise her, and she'll love you.
That's why a ship must have a mate, she needs a good provider;
a good strong arm to keep her straight, to comfort her and guide her.
For such she'll brace the roughest gales and angry seas that crowd her;
and in a brand new suit of sails no dame looks any prouder.
The ship is like a dame in that she's feminine and swanky;
you'll find the one that's broad and fat is never mean and cranky.
Yes, ships are ladylike indeed for take them all together;
the ones that show a lot of speed can't stand the roughest weather.

There is always a great deal of bustle around her; There is usually a gang of men around her; She has a waist and stays; Her rigging cost's more than her hull; It takes a lot of paint to keep her looking good; It is not the initial expense that breaks you, It's the upkeep; She can be all decked out; It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly; And without a man at the helm, She is absolutly uncontrollable; She has her topsides, hides her bottom and, When coming into port, She always heads for the buoys.

Yes.... uh ... and don't forget 'jealous if left unattended'

I like it! I'm gonna keep this one to myself though, the wif already thinks I'm a bit consumed with sailing and showing her this would only prove her point!

I had a friend years ago who had to deliver a yacht named "The Bitch". He said having to call the bridge and lock operators was just that.

She takes all your damn money

Wise words from a man an his dog. Ships tend to speak to other ships about the men in there life all the time. But when a ship hears that her man is talking to other men about hear. That's when you have a ship wreck.

Sorry I'm a bit late on this one. A point of curiosity... the women among us who sail... I wonder if they perceive their sailboats as male and with pride boast on how well they can control them?

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler C26' 1980
Pandora (for now)

That is one reason my boat is "My Getaway" the other name was Mistress but I figured the first mate would not like it so I went with the first choice and yes the ships are the same as female and the other reason is the men love their vessels.