Since my new avatar is the sign for female (the Venus Symbol), it compels me to regurgitate the subject of women in the marine industry. How many...
Lars - I trust your industry knowledge, so maybe it is either a megayacht thing or an across the pond issue although nationality nor size were not...
I discovered this market niche at IBEX and thought I would present a few interesting statistics. Firstly, I should say re-discovered because...
Medallion Viper II Malibu Command Center won the IBEX Innovation Award for the OEM Electronics category. This dual touch screen electronics wizard...
A change in air conditioning for yachts was presented by two companies and thus necessitated a shared IBEX Innovation Award for the Mechanical...
The 2015 IBEX was an exhibitor sellout with 573 exhibiting companies and over 7,000 marine professionals registered to attend. There were 55...
Thanks to my YF Buddies for providing comments, insights, and additional information. I plan on posting each of the category winners and the...
Thanks, Neo! Forget Protomet, I posted my photo after not having one on YF for 10 years! Seriously, I will post pictures soon! Am still playing...
Protomet G4 Tower for Malibu This was the Innovative Award Winner for the Boatbuilding Methods and Materials category. The nondescript name...
Ditto on the Russian - about half a dozen a day.
IBEX was such an incredible experience to learn about what is new in the industry that I would suggest anyone interviewing yards ask the builder...
Thanks, Neo! Today was almost 3 miles of walking the exhibits! We started at 8:30 and after meeting with about 40 exhibitors, we called it...
I arrived at IBEX, met the other 4 judges and team leader, and after setting up the format and process, we headed into the exhibit hall to start...
That was funny! There are electronically related entries of course and one whole category is electronics, but it sure feels good to see the nuts...
IBEX is around the corner (I fly to Tampa Saturday night) and i have been busy doing homework. The exhibits are sold out and they are expecting...
I've become a new product junkie! Can't wait to report to some YF relevant posts. I recall a thread on synthetic teak decking and now there's a...
I now have information on 88 (!) submissions for the Innovation Awards. There are 13 categories with a winner to be selected in each category. Let...
Thanks, Ralph! Great reminder of something that will be on my priority list on equipment as appropriate. Please keep suggestions like that...
Marine Wish List For the intro, please see the threads entitled IBEX. What innovations would you like to see? I have a few suggestions:...
IBEX (International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference) is the show for all things related to yacht building and "yusage." IBEX is being held...
