Ship Tattoo Ideas for Men

Are you thinking about getting a new tattoo, and you like to fish or go boating? Well, in this article we are going to look at 11 different original tattoo designs made by Chelsidermy that involve ships and boating in general.

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In this article you will see 11 ship tattoo ideas for men. So, if you are specifically looking for ship tattoos, this is the exact place you want to be in order to get a good view of those images. There are pictures of battleships, fishing boats, sail boats, anchors, yachts, kayaks, and more.  

Let’s move into the pictures so we can see some of the original artwork that you may want to use for a ship tattoo of your own.

Boats n Hoes:

Yes, I spelled “Hoes” wrong in this design. Whoops. It still works though, because this movie reference is so perfect. One of the best movies on planet earth that involves a boat, or at all for that matter, Stepbrothers is the featured quote in this tattoo.

The tattoo features a woman’s buttocks and legs with a sailboat gently place upon one cheek as if to sail out into the deep blue ocean. The quote “Boats n Hoes” is laid out across the rear end of the woman. This is a must have tattoo for any man that loves boating and has a sense of humor similar to that of Will Ferrell and John C. Riley.

A Boat Anchor in a Bubble:

This tattoo has a higher difficulty level for the tattoo artist as it features a more realistic image. Not only this, but the image is of a bubble. It can get difficult to properly pull of the look of a bubble encapsulating another object. That being said, if it is done right, this tattoo would look amazing on someone that loves to go boating.

If you have been in the Navy, own a yacht, or simple love going out to boat; this tattoo has many uses for meaningful tattoos for men. You can also play with the color scheme in this one to make it even more personalized to you specifically.

Battleship Tattoo:

The tattoo in this picture is perfect for anyone that has been in the Navy. Anyone from the Navy forces would surely be proud to represent their hard work and team by adding ink to their arsenal of art similar to this design. A war ship trolling through the seas, on the look out for anything going astray. This tattoo also has water dripping off from the bottom of the ship that doubles in meaning as it also looks like ink from the tattoo itself.

Of course, just like any other tattoo, you can play with the colors within the artwork as well as adding and subtracting certain elements of the tattoo design. This design is slick and easily fits in with other styles you may already have on your arms, legs, back, or anywhere else.

Sailboat on a Splash of Water Tattoo:

This design has a older, more traditional style, sailboat floating on top of a splash of water. It looks so peaceful, as if it was a raindrop that fell from the clouds onto a puddle of water. Changing the colors in this design will help you set it apart even more than the other artwork in this article.

This particular design would be good for both sexes, but generally the entire list in this article is originally meant to lean more towards men. If you like colored tattoos, making the water splash different shades of blue would look amazing.

An Anchor Inside of a Water Drop:

The sleek design of the water drop in this tattoo makes it unique in its own right, but the addition of the anchor sitting inside of it is what really makes the difference. The availability that this tattoo lends its wearer to be from many different backgrounds of boating is uncanny. Its simple, yet personal design, that you can easily add to a smaller location on your body or make it larger.

The simplicity of the tattoo design also allows you to add something to it and still have it not be too busy. You could fit it on your hand or wrist making it smaller, or you could scale it up in order to take up more space in a center piece on your chest or back. No matter what you do with this one, it is a beautiful tattoo to add if you love ships.

The Steering Wheel of a Ship Tattoo:

You can really sail the seas very well in many types of ships without one of these on board. If you have the type of boat, or once had one, then this tattoo will mean a lot to you. The thick wooden structure of the steering wheel makes for a nostalgic feel to the tattoo, and the water splashing out from behind it adds to the aquatic feel.

You really can’t go wrong with this design, as it subtle yet detailed. These aspects of the tattoo make it a great fit for nearly anyone that like to go boating or has a boat of their own. Maybe you can pair this tattoo with some of the others in this article to make a whole sea sleeve.

A Sail Boat on Fire Tattoo:

In this tattoo design, I was going for the look of the flames acting as the sails. Maybe you have an intense story behind a near death experience on a boat. Maybe you like fire and boats. Maybe you are just chaotic, and you also enjoy going out onto the waters in search of adventure. Maybe you don’t even like going out on boats and you want to see them all burn.

Whatever the meaning is that you personally pull from this design, it still looks pretty cool. The sails of this boat are the flames from the fire, and they even fall in line with the shape of the original sails. The boat can have additional personalized touches to it like water that the boat sits atop or birds in the sky above. It can also stay just as is and be a great addition to your tattoos with its nautical theme.

The Implication Yacht Tattoo:

You had to know this one was going to make the list of tattoo designs for men. If you have never seen the TV show It’s always Sunny in Philadelphia, that is where this reference is coming from. It is an extremely inappropriate and dark joke, but still funny. This is, after all, an oddities and curiosities blog that focuses on death and the macabre.

The tattoo design features a slick image of a yacht that would be nice on its own, but the addition of the reference that sets the tattoo over the top. If there was ever a boating tattoo that you needed to get that referenced a movie, it would be either this one or the Stepbrothers one mentioned early in this article.

Fishing for Money Tattoo:

Fishing is a great American past time. In this tattoo a man is seen standing up on a boat fighting the good fight to reel in a big catch. The catch, of course, is a giant cartoonish bag of money with a dollar sign brandished on the outside.

If you take pride in your entrepreneurial endeavors, and you also enjoy fishing in your free time; this tattoo is exactly made for you specifically. Especially if you make your living by fishing in any way, this tattoo seems like it was personally made to fit your life.

Yin and Yang Fishing Tattoo:

Yin and Yang means a lot to many people in the world. Whether you subscribe to its meaning for spiritual reasons or for some other personal outlooks, this could easily hold a great deal of meaning for you as well. Around the outside of the Yin and Yang symbol is a fishing rod with a fish on the end of it.

If you are a fisher by trade or by hobby, there is great use for this type of tattoo in your repertoire of ink. It holds double meaning and could easily be added to with more personalized ink such as a date or name of a loved one to honor them. Maybe you had a special bond with someone through the peaceful hobby of fishing.

The Kayak or Die Tattoo:

This tattoo shows a skull and cross bones type of design with paddles instead of bones. The words “Kayak or die” is also found in this design with the O and the R that make up the word “OR” inside of the eye sockets of the skull. If you are a kayaker this tattoo will surely mean a lot to you, as there are not very many tattoos out there in the world made specifically for those that enjoy this sport.

The simplicity of the design makes it perfect for any location on the body and any size as well. Big or small, this tattoo is perfect for whatever you choose to do with it. You could even get rid of the words in this tattoo and the meaning would still stay firmly intact.

Recap & Summary:

You got to see some original artwork that fits firmly within the category of ship tattoo ideas for men. These tattoo designs were made brand new and specifically for this article, so they have not been used anywhere before now. These unique and original tattoo designs made by Chelsidermy are sure to add a little bit of the ocean onto your skin forever.

If you enjoyed seeing this original tattoo designs and want to see more pictures and articles like this, you can find some more here.

Whatever you choose to do, your tattoos are going to look great, and you are sure to love whatever you pick.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this article! : )