About
tables and
spreadsheets, we have all started with
Excel (…or even
Lotus 1-2-3
back in the ’80s for some old-timers!).
Spreadsheets have the huge advantage of being easy to use. Of course it
works like a charm in the beginning but as
data-fields (call me
“columns” in Excel) start getting more and more, having even
dependencies from other tables (call me “worksheets” in Excel),
things are getting really complicated. To put also insult to the
injury, try to get
collaboration with others (
sharing), include also
reminders, and then you need a fully fledged
Database. MS Access and the
like did the job but, unless you have some IT engineer background, this is heavy staff for the majority of us
sailors out there. Who wants to learn programming when what he
actually needs is enjoy sailing?!
Apart of the sentimental value of our boats, they are really complex pieces of engineering comprised of many systems, sub-systems and
components that they need to be looked after. We all know this well since
otherwise you weren’t going to use this so elaborated Excel of yours. Similarly,
collaboration is in our genes since ancientry, and technology helps into doing so. In other words, transferring you years-long hard work of
Standardisation & Systematisation into a modern data management platform let's you rip the benefits of modern technology, including improved
Safety aboard, legal
Compliance,
Peace of mind, lower operational
Cost and a higher
Reselling price (see "
What do I really get from TheBoatApp? (Value Proposition)" on how this is achievable).