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Where Better Boats Begin | October 6-8, 2026
The International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference
#IBEXShow #IBEX2026

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🎙️⚓ Welcome back to The Boat Princess Podcast - Episode 108!
This episode was recorded when I caught up with Alisdair Martin, now Head of Industry Relations for Boats Group, at IBEX, International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference 2025 in Tampa, Florida. 🇺🇸 Much has changed for Alisdair since we recorded this interview (his title on LinkedIn for a start), but the conversation is just as relevant today.
Alisdair has built an impressive career in the global boating industry and is President of the Marine Marketing of America Association and Vice President of Strategy and Sales at the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) too, but as you’ll hear, his start in the United States was a little more daunting than most—making his journey to one of the marine industry’s most influential leadership roles all the more inspiring. 🌎👏 It’s a story that’s absolutely worth sharing even if a little after it was recorded, and I think you’ll really enjoy it.
🚤 Our conversation goes far beyond boating marketing. We explore some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the recreational boating industry today, including how we attract new people into boating and, perhaps even more importantly, how we retain them for years to come. We discuss the evolving role of boat shows, changing consumer behaviour, customer retention, boating industry trends, and why great marine marketing is about creating lifelong boaters—not simply making the next sale. 📈💡
Whether you work in the marine industry, exhibit at boat shows, own a marina, sell boats, market marine products and services, or simply love the boating lifestyle, this episode is packed with insights and practical ideas from one of the industry’s leading voices. 🌊⚓
☕ So grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy my conversation with Alisdair Martin from Boats Group, recorded live at IBEX, International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference 2025.
🎧 Link to listen is in my story, my bio and anywhere you get your podcasts—just search for The Boat Princess.
Nicky x 💙
#TheBoatPrincess #BoatingIndustry #MarineMarketing #BoatingPodcast #IBEX2025

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Happy Monday! Let’s make this week count.

Whether you’re building boats, supporting dealers, supplying distributors, or planning your next adventure on the water, Haimes Coleman Group is proud to represent industry-leading manufacturers delivering innovative solutions across every category of the marine industry.

As we gear up for @ibexshow in Tampa this October, we’re excited to see our principals take center stage with an entire aisle showcasing the latest products, technologies, and innovations shaping the future of boating.

If you’re attending IBEX, let’s connect! We’d love to show you what’s new, discuss your goals, and help you discover solutions that drive your business forward.

Contact @haimescolemangrp at 954-845-0411 to schedule a meeting.

#IBEX2026 #MarineIndustry #BoatBuilding #OEM #HaimesColemanGroup

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Headed to @ibexshow in Tampa this October?

If you’re looking for innovative solutions for lighting, audio, steering, plumbing, decking, hardware, seating, electrical systems, fuel systems, safety products, aftermarket accessories, and OEM components, make sure Haimes Coleman Group is on your schedule.

IBEX is the marine industry’s premier trade event, and HCG is proud to have an entire aisle dedicated to many of the leading brands in boating. Whether you’re a boat builder looking to improve production efficiencies, a dealer seeking products that drive sales, a distributor expanding your portfolio, or a manufacturer searching for proven solutions, our principals offer products designed to solve real-world challenges and help your business grow.

Join us October 6-8 in Tampa and discover why the @haimescolemangrp aisle is one of the busiest destinations at @ibexshow . Schedule a meeting with our team today and let’s discuss how our brands can support your goals for 2027 and beyond.

Contact @haimescolemangrp at 954-845-0411 to reserve time during the show.

#IBEXShow #MarineIndustry #BoatBuilding #MarineManufacturing

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The new edition of Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Technical Journal, No. 215 Summer 2026, is here! This issue dives into the realities of developing commercially viable autonomous vessels, why improving onboard serviceability should be an industry priority, how getting navigation lights right remains critical for nighttime safety, and more.

Read the issue for FREE to explore the latest industry insights — link in bio.

#IBEXShow #ProfessionalBoatBuilder #MarineInnovation #BoatBuilding #MarineIndustry #AutonomousVessels #MarineTechnology

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Finsulate film wrap replaces toxic antifouling paint with 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.

Applied over epoxy primer and easily cleaned or heat-removed, it streamlines maintenance while keeping hulls free of marine growth.

👉 Read the full article on https://www.proboat.com/

#Finsulate #ProfessionalBoatBuilder #MarineInnovation #BoatBuilding #MarineIndustry #IBEXShow

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In this article for Professional BoatBuilder, Aaron Porter takes readers inside Viking Yachts as the builder begins testing AI-guided sanding automation in partnership with Viam.

Rather than replacing skilled labor, the goal is to reduce physical strain, improve consistency, and allow experienced technicians to focus on higher-value work—while maintaining Viking’s exacting finish standards.

A thoughtful look at how automation may realistically fit into modern boatbuilding.

👉 Read the full article on https://www.proboat.com/

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We’re one month away from the release of Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Technical Journal, No. 215 Summer 2026 edition.

This issue explores a range of timely marine industry topics from the realities of advancing autonomous vessel development and improving onboard serviceability to practical challenges in electrical systems and coatings work.

More to come when the full issue goes live! 👏

#IBEXShow #MarineInnovation #MarineIndustry #ProfessionalBoatBuilder #theIBEXtechnicaljournal #BoatBuilding

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Fogg’s Boatworks’ Heron is a purpose-built aluminum oyster-farm workboat that combines CNC-cut construction, centralized battery placement under the pilothouse, and fast-charging electric propulsion to support stable, efficient aquaculture operations with heavy working capacity.

👉 Read the full article on https://www.proboat.com/

#IBEXShow #ProfessionalBoatBuilder #MarineInnovation #BoatBuilding #MarineIndustry #ElectricBoats #Aquaculture

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Proven to be the best 1/2” NPT boat drain plug in the marine industry. Click link in bio for full details. @seaviewglobal #vault #drainplug #dontforgetthedrainplug😵

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Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women in the Boating industry and beyond. Putting this post together of just the women who have been part of my business world in 2025 and early 2026 makes me feel so grateful to be surrounded by so many incredible women who support me, from my CFO to my Restaurant Manager, Admin team and Dockmaster and Hardstand Manager at the lake to those who were on my podcast to those that shared a stage with me to those that came to those events from those that help me with events and invite me to be part of them to those I collaborate with for business ventures and for fun from those who have become amazing friends to those that I could simply not do without thank you to everyone of you for being the incredible women you are and for being part of my universe I love you and appreciate you Nicky xxx #internationalwomensday #womeninbusiness #womeninboating #womenintheboatingindustry

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