Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Technical Journal
The marine industry’s technical journal for boat designers, builders, and repair professionals since 1989
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Autonomous Vessels, Advanced Materials, and the Evolving Marine Industry
Welcome to the Summer 2026 digital edition of Professional BoatBuilder magazine.
This issue explores the rapidly evolving future of marine design and technology—from autonomous vessels and changing paint chemistry to 3D-printed tenders, navigation lights, a Viking sport fisherman conversion, and practical craftsmanship insights from across the industry. Dive into the ideas, innovations, and debates defining the next generation of professional boatbuilding.
Featured Articles From ProBoat.com
By Nic Compton
August 24, 2026
What it takes to keep pace in the race for commercially viable autonomous vessels
By Nicole Jacques
August 11, 2026
The afternoon before the first coat of topside paint went on a 100’ (30.5m) sloop, the crew of applicators at Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, gathered to talk through… Read more »
By John Chadwick
July 29, 2026
Making boats and their systems more serviceable for boat owners and technicians should be a priority for everyone in the industry It is easy at a boat show to be… Read more »
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Professional BoatBuilder delivers trusted technical insight, practical expertise, and industry knowledge for marine professionals across every stage of the build process.
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