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Professional BoatBuilder ~ The IBEX Technical Journal
The periodical for designers, builders & marine technicians.

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A reminder that the Summer 2026 issue of Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Technical Journal, is available now! Read the issue: https://t.co/0VnFb1GvQd

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Boat Evolution is advancing 3D-printed tenders with recyclable composite feedstocks, electric outboard integration, and mold-less production aimed at reducing labor and post-processing time. 👉 Read the full article at https://t.co/E4GP6gq9rB.

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“Generator Know-How, Part 1” explains marine generator basics, including power factor, AVR control, synchronous vs. asynchronous designs, and variable-speed generator technology. 👉 https://t.co/WMjvZBq0BJ.

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The new edition of Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Technical Journal, No. 215 Summer 2026, is here!

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A detailed restoration of the schooner Reef Chief includes fabrication of new hollow bird’s-mouth laminated Douglas-fir masts, approximately 10-inch OD and 47′10″ (main) and 50′9″ (fore).

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Fogg’s Boatworks’ Heron is a purpose-built aluminum oyster-farm workboat that supports stable, efficient aquaculture operations.

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Designed by DLBA and built by Weaver Boatworks, the 51′ Loosen Up is a Subchapter T–certified Chesapeake Bay charter vessel engineered for efficiency and reduced draft.

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Vessel stability depends on the balance between buoyancy and weight, and how well a boat can right itself as it heels.

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We’re one month away from the release of Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Technical Journal, No. 215 Summer 2026 edition. More to come when the full issue goes live!

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Watch the full JEC Conference discussion on Sustainability-Driven Composites for the Marine Industry: Materials, Innovation & Shipyard Transformation at https://t.co/qPtKXlpjmv.

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Built by Tideman Boats, which specializes in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) workboats, this 9.2m (30'2") patrol vessel was designed for Amsterdam canal operations with a low air draft.

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From no-nonsense welded aluminum workboats to electrified aquaculture platforms, Fogg’s Boatworks’ 28′ HERON shows how a purpose-built landing-craft design can optimize oyster farm logistics.
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Finsulate film wrap is a durable, non-shedding membrane that cuts annual haul-out labor, eliminates paint runoff, and has proven over 10 years of service on hundreds of vessels.

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Remembering Augusto “Kiko” Villalon, a pioneering force in modern American boatbuilding whose decades of work in tooling, prototyping, and standards development helped shape the industry.

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RAD Propulsion began by identifying the most efficient propeller for a given thrust and speed, then worked back up through the drivetrain to optimize their entire system.

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Finsulate is a nontoxic antifouling alternative to bottom paint and can last more than a decade while eliminating annual scraping and repainting.

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Careful alloy selection, surface maintenance, and controlling water exposure can extend service life and reduce pitting, tea staining, and structural damage.

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DLBA and Weaver Boatworks developed a line of low-profile Chesapeake Bay boats, including the 51' Loosen Up, a charter vessel carrying up to 49 passengers.

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