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"Grunff" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I'm currently working on a database for a client which aims to
allow users to trace cars + boats they have owned in the past.

The database will hold information that allows the
identification of the car/boat.

So for a car, it holds the make/model/colour/registration/year
of manufacture and where the car was at different times in it's
life.

Sadly, I know nothing about boats. So I'm asking for your help.
I need to build up a list of important parameters than can be
used to identify a boat. Not too many, maybe 6 at the most.

I know the term 'boat' covers a much wider range than 'car', but
the purpose of the database is to allow private individuals to
trace their old boats, so the range of boats will be limited to
those which:

[a] Are likely to be owned by private individuals (no ocean
liners or oil tankers!)

and

[b] The owners are likely to want to trace. I don't suppose many
people whould be particularly interested in a small dingy they
owned 20 years ago (maybe I'm wrong, I don't know).

Any help much appreciated.

TIA

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Grunff

Boats have names, unlike cars, so if I were to want to trace a
previously-owned boat, I would want to know 1) power or sail, 2) builder, 3)
type and size, 4) Present and past names of vessel, 5) Present owner's name
and contact details.

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