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The 2019 IBEX Award Winners were selected from over 100 entries by Boating Writers International judges. Winners were presented awards during the industry breakfast at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference.
The winners in each of the 15 categories of the 2019 IBEX Innovation Awards are:
Boat Care and Maintenance: AWLGRIP North America, HDT
“With high gloss, repairable, scratch resistant, extended in-service life, the difference is clear, literally,” said judge Zuzana Prochazka.
Boatbuilding Methods & Materials: Teakdecking Systems, LIGNIA Yacht Teak Alternative
“In an age of synthetic decks, a real wood solution takes the prize,” said judge Phil Gutowski.
Boatyard and Marina Hardware and Software: Cojali USA Inc, Jaltest Marine
“A relief for marine mechanics. Proprietary engine diagnostic tools may soon be replaced by this manufacturer agnostic testing gear,” said Gutowski.
Covering: STREX Fasteners LLC, STREX Fasteners
“Save your fingers and your boat with Strex Fasteners that works on existing covers and makes it no longer a pain to cover your boat,” said judge Brady Kay.
Deck Equipment and Hardware: LilliPad Marine, Revo Boarding Ladder
“The Revo Boarding Ladder is like a stairway to heaven making access to the boat from the water easy for everyone,” said judge Capt. Barb Carey.
Electrical Systems: Triskel Marine Ltd, Integrel Advanced Generator Replacement Technology“A serious game changer in the industry, the Integral system is a serious leap in power generation. Nigel Calder can finally retire,” said Prochazka.
Entertainment: Roswell Marine, R1 Pro Tower Speakers
“With the industry’s first light permeable speaker housing, Roswell Marine Pro-Tower Speakers will transform your evenings on the water into an experience for the senses,” said judge Capt. Debbie Hanson.
Furnishings and Interior Parts: Teak Isle Mfg., Pontoon Folding Table with Tray
“We applaud the inventive use of what is normally wasted space for entertaining onboard pontoons,” said judge Andy Adams.
Inboard Engines: Volvo Penta, Next-Generation D4/D6 Marine Propulsion Systems
“The ability to re-engineer both the D4 and D6 propulsion systems brought out about higher horsepower, better fuel efficiency, significantly lower maintenance cost, extended service intervals and stationary positioning for stern drives,” said judge Alan Wendt.
Lighting: Quality Mark Inc., H2O Light Saver
“Made to bend and not break. The H2O Light Saver from Quality Mark eliminates the need to lower or remove your sternlight when an obstacle may arise,” said Kay.
Mechanical Systems: Dual Winners, Dometic Corporation, Turbo Global Air-Conditioning Unit
“The air conditioner to replace them all. Dometic goes global with support for any voltage around the world,” said Gutowski.
Mate USA, UP8-RE Reversible Electronic Pump
“A simple gear pump integrates flow rate control and reversibility without external components,” said Gutowski.
OEM Electronics: Dometic Corporation, E-Actuator
“Ditch the hoses, ditch the hydraulic fluid, ditch the pumps, people – the Optimus E-Actuator eliminates them all,” said judge Lenny Rudow.
Outboard Engines: Evinrude, E-TEC
“Finally, a 115-horse two-stroke outboard that can compete head to head against any four-stroke on the market and in some ways, maybe even beat it,” said Rudow.
Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Propellers, PowerTech! Propellers, Propeller Scanalyzer
“I want on for Christmas! With so many twin, triple and quad engine boats, there has to be a great market for prop repair and tuning,” said Adams.
Safety Equipment: Vesper Marine, Cortex
“Cortex – it’s not a VHF radio…but it is. It’s not an AIS…but it is. It’s not a MOB system…but it is, and it’s a whole lot more,” said Rudow.
Honorable Mention: Telesafe LLC, Engine Inhibitor Unit
Originally published here.