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Default Identifying a boat - what are the main parameters?

I agree, but there are so many manufacturers and models that to
compile a drop down list will be almost impossible.

I would suggest a very flexible search engine instead.


On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 13:52:29 GMT, "Wally" wrote:

Grunff wrote:

It's beginning to sound like providing set selections for things
like builder and model will be impossible. They may have to be
free text fields.


Bad idea - too prone to error, typos, and varying interpretations on how a
name should be entered (like full name, acronym, abbreviated). The net
result is a potential for variations which would make searching more
awkward, since the searcher would have to try and second-guess the
variations and typos.