[Melian]

I like the original Betsy Ross flag... which the derps seem to find objectionable now... because George Washington liked it.

[Melian]

[peteypupperdoo]

What about the Pine Tree flag? An appeal to Heaven?

[Chuckster]

We have always flown the fifty star ensign. I have always regarded the yacht signal as rather weak as a statement of anything other than "I don't want to fly an actual American flag". I think the Betsy Ross would be better. Unlike the Gadsden flag and other patriotic banners, the Betsy Ross can legally be flown as an ensign at the stern (Not that any body gives a rip about flag etiquette anymore).
The Gadsden flown from a spreader will look like a quaranteen ("Q") flag...

Something to think about.

The United States Yacht Ensign is a special flag to be flown over American Yachts. It bears a strong resemblance to our national ensign, the only difference being the fouled anchor and stars taking the place of the normal star field. The design was not originally intended for use as an ensign, it was created and presented to congress by the New York Yachting Club as a signal that would exempt them from having to clear customs after each voyage. Despite its original purpose, the practice of flying this flag in lieu of the National Ensign began shortly after its creation. It became widespread and was eventually recognized by even the US Navy. The practice of flying an ensign in territorial waters ceased to be a legal necessity in 1980, but the tradition has been carried on by Yacht enthusiasts nation wide.