why is a ship called 'she'..??

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crab bait

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because 'she' always has a bustle around her and there's usually a gang-o-men about..she has a waist & stays ..it takes alot-o-paint to keep her lookin' good..it's not the initial cost,, but the upkeep that breaks you..she can be all decked out.. it takes an experianced man to handle her correctly.. without a man at the helm she's absolutely uncontrollable..she shows her topside an hides her bottom.. and when at port she always heads for the bouys...
 
snapperbait

snapperbait

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Re: why is a ship called 'she'..??

"High Maintenance", no thanks... I'm done with all that... :D <br /><br />Just gimme an old ugly beat up lookin girl, thanks anyway... :cool: "Low Maintenance" ;) <br /><br />uh? wait, we talking women, or boats? :p
 
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Re: why is a ship called 'she'..??

ROFLOL with Roscoe's remark!<br /><br />Well Crab Bait I've always been told a shorter version by the "Old Salts" They say because boats are Big, Awkward and Hard to handle! But ya see I know them Old Salts was just pullin me leg because mine in Pretty, Sleek, Fast and Fun to ride! <br /><br />See a man can dig himself outa a hole LOL
 
SS MAYFLOAT

SS MAYFLOAT

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Re: why is a ship called 'she'..??

I thought it was because they were called "A hole in the water you throw money into"? :D <br /><br />Its about the same thing isn't it?<br /><br />SS
 
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Re: why is a ship called 'she'..??

:D gaugeguy, your funny! :D <br /><br /> :D crabbait, that is the best response I have ever heard for that question, thanks, I'll have to save that version. :D
 
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