Eric Sponberg on Free-Standing Masts
Eric Sponberg joins us to talk about his work in developing free-standing rigs. According to Eric, “Free-standing rigs are inherently safer, simpler, and more aerodynamically efficient than conventional rigs. They are sa…
Inspecting Rigging
Marine surveyor and rigger John Koon joins us to talk about some of the issues he will be covering in his IBEX 2012 seminar on Inspecting Rigging. Based in Honolulu, Koon has probably spent as much time aloft as other surveyors have spen…
34 Min 5/15/2012
Summer Sailstice: Let’s Go Boating!
At this year’s Strictly Sail Pacific show in Oakland, CA, I met John Arndt, publisher of Latitude 38, and enjoyed listening to his pitch for Summer Sailstice. John and I will be talking about this upcoming event, as well as other way…
32 Min 5/8/2012
Boat Fire!
Members of IAMI (International Association of Marine Investigators) recently had an unusual and rare training opportunity just outside of Newark, New Jersey. During this two-day course, attendees 10 boats were deliberately burned, reanac…
32 Min 5/1/2012
Intro to the ELCI (Electrical Leakage Circuit Interrupter)
For this week’s show, Dwight Escalera joins us to discuss developments in ELCI devices with ProBoat Radio WEST host Ann Avary. Already familiar to boaters and boatbuilders in other countries, the ELCI (electrical leakage circuit inte…
30 Min 04/24/2012
DIY: The Legal Perspective
This week we offer our third show on Do-It-Yourselfers in the Boatyard. Our guest is Attorney Todd Lochner, whose practice concentrates primarily upon maritime matters. He is well-versed in a wide array of maritime subjects, an…
31 Min 4/17/2012
Rick Ostler on Boat Tops and More
Rick Ostler joins us to talk about boat tops and how he grew his company from store front to cyperspace.
34 Min 4/5/2012
Surveyors and DIYers
ProBoat Radio Surveyors Roundtable member Pat Kearns says a marine surveyor can be a DIYer’s best friend, so for this show, we’ll talk about the role of the surveyor in a DIY project. What are the advantages to taking on this typ…
32 Min 4/3/2012
Your New Workforce: Meet Generation Y
ProBoat Radio West host Ann Avary and Barbara Jean Walsh discuss Generation Y and talk about what marine-industry employers may need to understand to work well with these potential eployeess who have grown up in a world of technology, tw…
37 Min 3/27/2012
Rob Kaidy: Naval Architecture 2012
We have invited Rob Kaidy back to give us an update on our 2010 show on the state of naval architecture. Rob is the co-founder and president of Ocean5 Naval Architects, located in Stuart, Florida. He says, “Ocean5 …
38 Min 3/20/2012
Do-It-Yourselfers in the Boatyard
Don’t boat yard managers have enough to worry about without having customers in the yard who want to work on their own boats? This week will be the beginning of a three part series on DIY on ProBoat Radio. This week, Jim B…
30 Min 3/13/2012
Surveyors Roundtable: The Marine Electrical Survey
This week, Ray Toth of Swiftsure Marine Surveyors (Ontario, Canada) joins our surveyors to discuss the finer points of conducting a marine-electrical systems survey and writing up the report. Toth says he uses Force 5 software, an…
ProBoat Radio WEST: Ann Walks the Floor
Our ProBoat Radio WEST host Ann Avary has been out checking on new developments in the marine industry at the Seattle Boat Show, and new composite materials and methods at the ACMA conference in Las Vegas. She’ll bring us up to date …
35 Min 2/28/2012
New Battery Technologies: Safe Installation
On a previous show, Dwight Escalera (Executive Marine Services) gave us a primer on some of the new battery technologies that are entering the marine market, and explained how they differ from lead-acid batteries. On this show, we&…
31 Min 2/21/2012
Rob Kaidy on Naval Architecture
This episode is a replay of a 2010 interview with Rob Kaidy (Ocean5 Naval Architects Inc., Stuart, Florida). In a few weeks, we’ll have Rob return to tell us what has changed since then in terms of the state of the Naval Ar…
29 Min 2/14/2012
Surveyors Roundtable: Looking at Fiberglass Repairs
One of our most popular shows to date has been about surveying fiberglass boats. This week, we’ll go in a little deeper to define what the marine surveyor can really do, in the field, when looking at an older fiberglass boat. Chanc…
31 Min 2/7/2012
Marine Electronics: New Technologies, New Challenges
Broadcasting from the Seattle Boat Show, ProBoat Radio West host Ann Avary interviews Bryan Hennessy, President of Anacortes Marine Electronics about new and emerging electronic technologies. Listen in to hear this industry expert …
34 Min 1/31/2012
New Battery Technologies
If you are thinking about moving to gel-cell, AGM, or lithium-ion batteries, be sure to tune into this week’s show. Dwight Escalera (Executive Marine Services LCC) will tell us how to maximize the advantages of these new batteries,…
34 Min 1/24/2012
Analyze This: Working with Market Intelligence
This week, we’ll interview Survey Advantage CEO Michael Casey to learn how comprehensive market intelligence can pay off for you in terms of company performance and better relationships with your customers. Since 200…
Surveyors Roundtable: Continuing Education
We’ve talked a lot in past shows about career ladders and bringing new people into marine surveying. For this show, we’ll consider what current surveyors can do to ensure that they are on track with their own training an…
35 Min 1/10/2012
Grassroots Marketing
Courtney Chalmers (Dominion Marine Media) and Wanda Kenton Smith (Kenton Smith Marketing) will be on the air to help you plan and launch an effective grassroots marketing campaign for your company. We’ll introduce the co…
42 Min 12/20/2011
Everyone Talks about the Weather
This week, Ann Avary offers an informative and entertaining discussion about marine weather with our guest Lee Chesneau! Lee is a nationally known marine weather expert, having served as a marine weather forecaster in the US N…
41 Min 12/13/2011
Surveyors Roundtable: The Office
How have our surveyors seen the office part of the lives changed? We used to be concerned about fax machines, photocopiers, boilerplate word processing, and filing hard copies of every piece of correspondence. But what about …
33 Min 12/6/2011
Economic Impact of the Marine Trades
Very few studies are ever done measuring the economic impact of the marine trades. Join ProBoat Radio West Host Ann Avary as she interviews Peter Schrappen of the Northwest Marine Trade Association about the study t…
34 Min 11/29/2011
Skills Training in Rhode Island
Our guest is Wendy Mackie, CEO of Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA). We’ll find out about the state’s skills-training fund program and how it is supporting the marine industry. Recipients of these funds had …
32 Min 11/22/2011
Marine Service Center or Training Center or Both?
After operating in Wareham for three years, North Atlantic Marine has opened its second shop at Plymouth Boat Yard, expanding the company’s market, both in terms of the size of boats it can service and in terms of the boa…
36 Min 11/15/2011
Designing Yacht Interiors: Judy Bell-Davis (Bell Design Group) joins us to discuss current trends in yacht interiors. An award winning interior design specialist for marine vessels, her projects have included luxury yachts, semi-custom, production and co… 31 Min 11/8/2011
Surveyors Roundtable – The Career Path for Surveyors: At IBEX 2011, members of MITEC (Marine Industry Training & Education Council) met to discuss changes in the group’s mission statement and membership. Part of that discussion included concerns about “portable credentials … 33 Min 11/1/2011
IBEX 2011 Innovation Awards: This week, our show is a walk around the IBEX 2011 trade-show floor with Ann Avary and Pat Kearns, who was one of the judges for this year’s industry innovation awards. Organized by NMMA and judged by . . . 37 Min 10/25/2011
Live from IBEX Oct 17 2011 / Oct 18 2011 / Oct 19 2011: Host Ann Avary reports from IBEX 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. . . . 34 Min 10/19/2011
Boat Show Success To focus attention on the opening of an in-water boat show at Michigan City (IN), our guest Norm Schultz once launched a 24-foot gold guitar boat and donned a Elvis suit. That may not be your personal style, but whether you are at… 37 Min 10/11/2011
Surveyors Roundtable: Fiberglass Boats When inspecting fiberglass boats, what should a competent surveyor know about fiberglass hulls and decks? Certainly surveyors need to know how they’re built, how and why they fail, and how they’re best repaired. But wh… 34 Min 10/4/2011
Keeping the Water Out: Keeping water out of fuel tanks and engine systems is critical in the marine environment.H2Out is a Washington-based company with the technology to do just that. Join ProBoat Radio West host Ann Avary and her guest, Rich Pi… 35 Min 9/27/2011
Future of Marine Industry Training & Education
At IBEX 2011, MITEC will offer five seminars on workforce development as well as training and education in the marine industry. On this show, we’ll ask some MITEC members to offer their insights about our future workforce including h…
31 Min 9/20/2011
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
This week, we’ll describe the dynamics of carbon monoxide (CO) and explain how it can accumulate in cabins and cockpits when a boat is under way. Guests Charlie Game (IMCA), Tom Marhevko (NMMA), and Pat Kearns (RMEG) will give you so…
30 Min 9/13/2011
Surveyors Roundtable: Why Masts Fail
Steve Knox covered this topic several years ago at IBEX, and we think it’s a good one for our roundtable members to discuss. According to Pat Kearns, “It’s quite remarkable that more sailing rigs don’t&nb…
32 Min 9/6/2011
Inspecting Welds Ron Reisner of Reisner, McEwen & Associates, Marine Surveyors and Consultants (Seattle, Washington) joins ProBoat Radio West host Ann Avary to present an overview of weld inspection, both in the shop and in the field. Th… 38 Min 8/30/2011
Laminate Design 101: Steve Burke and Roger Brown join us for a discussion of the process for designing laminates for new or existing boats, optimized for cost or for weight. We’ll talk about how to determine the structural requirements, possible material… 36 Min 8/23/2011
AMTEC: The voice of the marine service community: The Association of Marine Technicians (AMTECH) is dedicated to the support of all marinetechnicians by helping improve career opportunities. AMTECH will be participating in the IBEX seminar program for the first tim… 37 Min 8/16/2011
Social Media for the Marine Industry: Our guest is Josh Chiles, the CEO & Founder of Engaged! A Social Media Firm which specializes in the Marine Industry. Josh started his career in the marine industry at Prince William Marine, the 2010 winner of Boating Industry Magazi… 45 Min 8/9/2011
Preventing and Detecting Hidden Corrosion Our Surveyors Roundtable members talk with Darel McCormick (NOAA Small Boat Program) about hidden corrosion. Based in Seattle, Darel is responsible for coordinating and scheduling boat inspections, as well as iden… 31 Min 8/2/2011
Devlin Designing Boat Builders Northwest designer and builder Sam Devlin says he likes a free-form approach to custom designing. Although he has numerous stock designs, he still wants to make sure he hits the mark with a new customer. “It’s important… 46 Min 7/26/2011
Copper Bottom Paint Regulations and Alternatives Our previous show on copper-based bottom paints featured the coatings-industry point of view. In this segment, we’ll find out more about the environmental issues that are leading to bans on the west coast. Our guest, Nan Singhasema… 37 Min 7/19/2011
PBRadio 100th Show: Becoming a Marine Surveyor For our 100th show, we welcome back our Surveyors Roundtable: Pat Kearns, Jonathan Klopman, and Steve Knox. For almost two years, they have responded to listener questions about marine surveying on the first Tuesday of the month. For thi… 38 Min 7/05/2011
Kurt Hughes Multihull Designs Seattle designer Kurt Hughes fills us in on how boatbuilders in Africa and India are working with his designs. We’ll also talk to him about his concept of “post-apocalyptic boatbuilding,” or “Strategies and … 38 Min 6/28/2011
Search Engine Optimization So! Your website is up and running and looks great, but where are your visitors? As the marine industry becomes increasing visible online, that’s the big question–whether you are promoting a boat line, a marina, a repair yard…
42 Min 6/21/2011
Respirators and Fall Protection
Fall protection and respirator standards are two top areas where OSHA inspectors find violations in boatyards, marinas, and production boatbuilding shops. Do you know how these regulations apply to your facility? At IBEX 2011, Kellie Tho…
30 Min 6/14/2011
Surveying Classic Boats
“Classic” is one of those enticing but unregulated terms like “Lite” or “Natural”: The value may well be perceived rather than real. When a boat owner believes that his or her boat has special characte…
31 Min 6/7/2011
Wind Blade Challenge: For the past three years, high school students in Maine have competed in a Wind Blade Challenge, learning through hands-on application with math, science, and alternative energy. Responding to the 2011 challenge, students from across the… 37 Min 5/31/2011
ABBRA 2011
For more than 60 Years, ABBRA has actively represented the boatyard and marine service industries. On this show, ABBRA President Pam Lendzion (Legendary Marina Management) will tell us about the organization’s mission, its plans fo…
38 Min 5/24/2011
Marine Antifoulant Coatings
Our guests are Neal Blossom (American Chemet Corporation) and Frank Winkleman (Pettit Paint), who fill us in on new regs affecting the use of antifoulants in California and Washington. But first, they also provide some solid information …
34 Min 5/17/2011
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA): This year at IBEX, the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) will be presenting six seminars covering a wide range of electronics topics. For this edition of ProBoat Radio, NMEA Technical Director Steve Spitzer will be on hand t… 39 Min 5/10/2011
The Expert Witness: You may have surveyed boats for many years, but does that qualify you to testify on marine-accident reconstruction in the eyes of your home state? If you advise boat owners on a regular basis, do you know whether or not you are breaching… 33 Min 5/3/2011
ProBoat Radio West: Innovation Awards at IBEX : Ann Avary (Northwest Center of Excellence for Manufacturing & Technology) will talk about her experience at IBEX 2010, investigating the annual innovation awards. 31 Min 4/26/2011
Glue and You : For years, many of us have turned to J.R.Watson at Gougeon Brothers (Bay City, Michigan) when we had questions about glue. Or questions about epoxy resins, hardeners, and a lot of other products. After more than two decades of offering t… 44 Min 4/19/2011
North Carolina Marine Trades : Mike Bradley (North Carolina Marine Trades) will join us to talk about the boating industry in his state, as well as his upcoming IBEX 2011 presentation on how supply chain clusters can help employers both create and retain jobs. 33 Min 4/12/2011
How Not to be a Marine Surveyor: From the outside looking in, survey work – especially for damage claims – may look like easy money. All you need is a little technical knowledge of boats, a check list, a couple of how-to courses, and a clipboard, right? Print up some b.. 34 Min 4/5/2011
ProBoat Radio WEST: Marine Schools: Training/Education and Community Perception: not always in harmony: When we think of the challenges that face training and education providers, most of us think of enrollments, class sizes and the cost of tuition. Seldom do we consider … 34 Min 3/29/2011
Modular Fabrication
Roger Tipton from Tipton Design and Engineering explains modular fabrication and describes how it can change the way boats are built.
32 Min 3/22/2011
Traveling and working in India
Rob Kaidy, N.A. (Stuart, Florida) and Barbara Jean Walsh (Berkeley, California) will talk about their experiences in India and offer some insight into the culture and opportunities for the marine industry there. 42 Min 3/8/2011
Surveyors Roundtable: Gadgets, Meters, and Tools
Our surveyors return to talk about moisture meters and other devices that help to tell the story.
45 Min 3/1/2011
Legendary Marine: Emerging Trends in Third-Party Marina Management
Fred Pace with Legendary Marine (Destin, Florida) joins us to talk about marina management.
34 Min 2/22/2011
ProBoat Radio WEST February 2011
Host Ann Avary will talk about ways to find funding for marine-industry training programs.
35 Min 2/15/2011
When Catamaran Met Hovercraft
Our guest is Bruce Barsumian, founder and president of MACS Research, parent company of Axcell Yachts. We’ll be talking about the new AXCELL 650 Catamaran Sport Yacht and its proprietary HybridAir…
33 Min 2/8/2011
Surveyors Roundtable on Corrosion
What do surveyors need to know corrosion? We’ll discuss how to assess the types of damage that can occur, recognize common mistakes, and make the appropriate recommendations for averting additional problems.
34 Min 2/1/2011
More on Lean Systems
David Veech returns to answer your questions about how lean manufacturing techniques can improve work flow — and profit flow — in marine industry businesses.
32 Min 1/25/2011
Hiatus: Dec 28, 2010 to Jan 25, 2011
ProBoat Radio West: Dec 2010
Ann Avary will offer a look a some new systems products and process in the Pacific Northwest with guest Kevin Ritz of Cruising Essentials.
33 Min 12/21/2010
ProBoat E-Training Open House
If you have ever wondered what a ProBoat E-Training course looks like, visit the Online Open House to sample all of PBE-T’s currently available offerings. On this week’s show, we’ll officially open the doors and talk you through t…
57 Min 12/14/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Difficult Decisions
This week we’ll talk about some of the awkward situations that come into a professional marine surveyor’s life For example, what you you do when you know something the other guy doesn’t know? We’ll discuss how to decide when you shoul…
37 Min 12/7/2010
Lean Marine
David Veech (Institute for Lean Systems) explains why adopting a lean management system is good advice for the marine industry
36 Min 11/30/2010
CNC Milling of Plugs and Mold Tools
Following our IBEX seminar on this topic, a number of people said they wanted to continue this discussion, so here is your change. Our speakers – JP Schroeder and Doug Blount – will be joining us. 34 Min 11/16/2010
Innovative Technology for Marine Industry Trainers
Whether your training takes place in a classroom or on the shop floor, you will want to listen in to hear about some of the new tools available to you. This show will be a recap of the four-hour workshop presented at IBEX 2010 by members…
45 Min 11/9/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Catastrophe!
Our surveyors once again offer a candid discussion about the topics affecting marine surveying today. For this show, they focus on what it’s like to take part in a “Cat Team” after a major storm.
35 Min 11/2/2010
ProBoat Radio WEST Oct 26, 2010
Ann Avary (Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing and Technology) will share some observations about the West Coast presence at IBEX 2010 in Louisville, attended by 5,100 marine industry professionals from more than 60 countries. …
Inverters and Inverter/Chargers from Xantrex
As Senior Sales Manager for Xantrex Technology, Bruce Ramsay is involved in OEM sales in North America, as well as in new-business development initiatives for the aftermarket. He’s well aware of the demands that electronic products can p…
Innovation
This show is a reprise of an IBEX 2010 session presented by Ed Sutt of Simpson Strong-Tie. Ed says, “For all companies-including boatbuilders and marine manufacturers fighting to win in a competitive marketplace-innovation is a powerful …
35 Min 10/12/2010
Boat Moving and Lifting
Our surveyors join Dean Pike (Husson College) to discuss boat moving and hauling. Dean is starting to work with ProBoat E-Training to develop a straddle-lift course, and our surveyors have a vested interest in how quickly and efficiently…
34 Min 10/5/2010
IBEX 2010 Onsite Sept 29
Ann Avary and Pat Kearns interview IBEX attendees & speakers.
36 Min 9/29/2010
Fabric Trends and Future Predictions
This show will look at marine textiles and how they are developed to follow trend indicators from automotive, apparel, and other industries. Join us to find out what changes are ahead in terms of textures, colors, and materials. Our g…
60 Min 9/21/2010
Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing and Technology
How can regional centers of excellence – and related organizations – help you develop and improve your business? In this show, we’ll look at the resources offered by the Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing and Tec…
34 Min 9/14/2010
Surveyors Roundtable on Prepurchase Surveys
In the prepurchase survey, there are multiple dynamics of location, e.g, boat (afloat in one place; hauled out in another), buyer, seller, broker, each of which can be in a different location. The surveyor knows where to show up but the …
34 Min 9/7/2010
Workforce Development
For this show, we’ll focus on a number of the issues being tracked by members and supporters of the Marine Industry Training & Education Council (MITEC) . What is the . . . .
30 min 8/24/2010
IBEX 2010: What’s New?
Want to know what’s new for IBEX 2010? Marketing Director Anne Dunbar will be joining us with details, starting with the news that IBEX is having an Opening Night Party in the streets of downtown Louisville, and the entire marine industr…
8/17/2010
Trailer Boating
Our guest Laurie Pedrick gave us her outlook on trailer boating, as well as an insider’s viewpoint of the innovative Australian company Couplemate, now growing rapidly in North America.
30 min 08/10/2010
Surveyors Roundtable on Damage Claims
One of our roundtable members, Steve Knox, spends the majority of his time now handling damage claims. This show is your opportunity to send us some questions to radio@proboat.com for Steve to answer. We’ll also discuss the need to en…
36 Min 8/3/2010
Green is Good
ProBoat West focuses on green technology this month, and is pleased to host Scott Reynvaan to talk about the AquaCat Marine Catalytic Converter. If you have an interest in new and emerging clean technologies, this show is for you! Lear…
32 Min 7/27/2010
IBEX 2010: The Seminar Program
ProBoat Editor Aaron Porter will be on hand to answer questions about this years bigger-than-ever seminar program, featuring 12 tracks and 68 individual sessions for marine professionals attending IBEX 2010 in Louisville, KY (Sept 28 – 30).
32 Min 7/20/2010
Sterling Power USA
Mark Grasser from Sterling-Power-USA join us to talk about this interesting start-up company and its line of onboard power-management products.
32 Min 7/13/2010
Surveyors Roundtable July 2010
Pat Kearns & Jonathan Klopman continue our ongoing discussion about the process of marine surveying.
45 Min 7/6/2010
Northwest Exports
Ann Avary hosts this week’s show
36 Min 6/29/2010
Anniversary Show with Andre Cocquyt
The return of the GRP Guru
36 Min 6/22/2010
Rebuilding the American Pearl for Tori Murden
On Dec 3, 1999, Tori Murden McClure won the honor of becoming the first American — and the first woman — to row solo across the Atlantic. Before she was able to complete her landmark trip successfully, however, she needed to make major…
32 Min 6/15/2010
IBEX 2010 Q & A
IBEX moves to Louisville, Kentucky, this year. Join us to learn more about IBEX 2010, who will be exhibiting, what seminars and demonstrations will be offered, and why this change in venue is a positive one for you. Send your questions n…
60 Min 6/8/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Hazards of Marine Surveying.
What could possibly go wrong? Join us as our surveyors talk about perils of their occupation and consider what your rights and liabilities are when you encounter something in a survey that you are obviously not meant to see.
60 Min 6/1/2010
Update on Boatbuilding in China PART TWO
Continuing our discussion with Vic Duppenthaler about his experiences working in the Pingsha Yacht Industry District near Zhuhai in Mainland China.
0 Min 5/18/2010
Bob Long and Marine Concepts (Cape Coral FL)
Marine Concepts is the most extensive and experienced composites tooling, and fiberglass parts manufacturer in the United States and abroad. Located in Cape Coral, Pine Island and Sarasota, Florida, with more than 60,000 square feet of …
30 Min 5/11/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Valuation Surveys
In this episode, our surveyors will discuss their concerns about placing a value on a boat in today’s market. Case in point: A dozen “sister” boats with prices spanning from mid-30s to almost 100k. How can a surveyor come up with a fair …
30 Min 5/4/2010
Pacific Northwest update
Ann Avary, Director at Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology, joins us for a discussion about how the global market place, and other factors, are affecting the marine industry in the Pacific Northwest.
30 Min 4/27/2010
Update on Boatbuilding in China
This prerecorded interview with Vic Duppenthaler (Maxi Marine, Zhuhai, China) will cover the changes that have taken place in the boatbuilding community there since ProBoat’s coverage of the Pingsha area in 2006.
0 Min 4/18/2010
Rob Kaidy: Naval Architecture
Another opportunity to hear Rob talk about the state of his profession.
30 Min 4/13/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Resources
Before you hit the deck to do an inspection, there are a few things you can do to give yourself and, ultimately, your client important information that is easily gathered on the Internet. A little web research that begins with a Google o…
30 Min 4/6/2010
ProBoat Radio WEST – Workforce Development
Getting beyond the usual suspects…growing the new marine industry’s workforce Join your host Ann Avary and her co-host for the March 30 show, Terri Thayer from the Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Process and Contro…
30 Min 3/30/2010
Rhode Island Marine Trades
Our Rhode Island guests are Susan Daly, VP of Marketing for IYRS and the Chair of RIMTA’s Education and Training Committee and Wendy Mackie, Executive Director for MY TURN, Inc and Coordinator for the Industry Skills Development Initiati…
30 Min 3/30/2010
Maine Marine Trades
Our show this week will focused on activities, events, and plans put into motion by the Maine Marine Trades Association. Susan Swanton described what this very active MTA has to offer to its membership — and to the rest of us. Susan als…
30 Min 3/23/2010
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) — or lack thereof — is one of the most cited OSHA violations. Times have changed, technology has changed, rules have changed. If you have not recently reviewed your PPE Program, it is time to do it…
30 Min 3/16/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Professionalism
This time we’ll focus on ethics, technical ability, and quality of reporting. This is not a small point, and it seems to get glossed over in what some see as a relentless quest to push marketing and speed of reporting. What do industry …
30 Min 3/9/2010
The Business of Naval Architecture
Rob Kaidy (Ocean5 Naval Architects Inc., Stuart, Florida) joins us to discuss the state of the Naval Architecture business today, and how it relates to the overall marine industry. Says Rob, “I think this topic will appeal to a broad aud…
30 Min 3/2/2010
More on Multihulls
Kurt Hughes returns to continue last month’s discussion on the future of multihull design.
30 Min 2/23/2010
The Perfect Employer
Our panelists from MITEC will join us again for Part Two of their conversation on Perfect Employees and Perfect Employers. What are the characteristics of the Perfect Employer, and how can you become one to draw in the best possible peop…
30 Min 2/16/2010
Volvo Penta: A Case Study
Once again, we’ll focus on an individual company and find out more about how it has adapted to a changing economy. Phil Gaynor from Volvo Penta will join us to discuss how VP works with its dealer network and its customer base to thrive….
30 Min 2/9/2010
ProBoat Radio WEST: Introducing Technology Engineering & Aptitude (TEA) In this first edition of our new once-a-month ProBoat Radio WEST show, we will discuss how we influence young people to consider careers in the marine industry. In the northwest, The C…
30 Min 2/2/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Tools of the Trade
Last month we discussed some of the ways marine surveyors can use technology in preparing the types of reports that enhance their profitability and their reputations. This month, we’ll take a look at some of the tool that they like to us…
30 Min 2/2/2010
Bob Lacovara on Composites
The latest issue of ProBoat includes an article by Bob Lacovara that you will want to read before you tune in for this week’s show. We’ll have ProBoat Senior Editor Aaron Porter as well as Bob on the line as we discuss his article, and t…
30 Min 1/26/2010
The Perfect Employee
As the economy improves, the marine industry will be regrouping and coming back into a leaner and more productive environment. As you start to retool your organization, what qualities and skills will you be seeking in your employees? Our…
30 Min 1/19/2010
Multihulls!
This week our guests will be Kurt Hughes (Kurt Hughes Multihull Designs) as well as Pete Melvin and Gino Morrelli (Morrelli & Melvin) to talk about how they have seen multihull design develop, and where they think it is headed.
30 Min 1/12/2010
Surveyors Roundtable: Writing Survey Reports
What are the components that will turn your survey report into a product that will represent your business savvy and standards knowledge as well as your marine-industry skills? Join us to learn more about how to write the best possible m…
30 Min 1/5/2010
Learning About Marine Electrical Systems
The first batch of students has now completed ProBoat E-Training’s Intro to Marine Electrical Systems, and Part Two is well underway. Listen in as PBE-T instructor Ed Scott talks about translating his years of hands-on experience into a …
30 Min 12/22/2009
All About ABBRA
If you are working in a boatyard or a marine-service facility, you should know about the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA). Based in Warren, Rhode Island, ABBRA is the hub for a growing network of marine professional…
30 Min 12/15/2009
Surveyors Rountable
Join our marine surveyors as they take your questions about case studies and work out in the field.
30 Min 12/8/2009
Kellie Thornell-Crete
What you need to know about boatyard regs and compliance.
30 Min 12/1/2009
Trends in Marine Electronics
Ben Ellison of the popular Panbo.com blog will share the latest and the best new electronic gadgets and devices with us, looking specifically at equipment of interest to boat builders and repairers.
30 Min 11/17/2009
Surveyors Roundtable feat. Tim Graul
A few episodes back, naval architect Tim Graul sent in a question about fin-keel boats and loose keels. We discussed that question with Tim in more detail, so be sure to listen in to what our panel had to say about keel issues and other …
30 Min 11/10/2009
Regs for Non-Marine Markets
Exploring other markets? Great idea, but you also need to know the regs and regulations for those new endeavors. Our guest Tom John says, “Don’t pay the profits in penalties because you didn’t know about the regs i…
30 Min 11/3/2009
Robotics for Marine Coatings
Steve Morton from Visions East gives us an update on robotics, specifically ones for applying coatings.
30 Min 10/20/2009
Live from IBEX 2009: Composites
Listen in to find out how to pronounce “composites” and what IBEX exhibitors had to say about their composite products. Guests included Richard Downs-Honey (High Modulus) and others.
30 Min 10/14/2009
Live from IBEX 2009: Cool Stuff
Our on-the-show-floor show visited some vendors of very interesting products. Tune in now to learn more.
30 Min 10/13/2009
Live from IBEX 2009: Education & Training
Listen in to find out what IBEX exhibitors had to say about trends in marine education and training.
30 Min 10/12/2009
IBEX 2010: The Move to Louisville
In 2010, IBEX moves to Louisville, KY, so we talked about that new venue with special guest Jim Wood from the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
30 Min 10/6/2009
Surveyors Roundtable Returns
Join us for another discussion about the art and state of marine surveying.
30 Min 9/29/2009
The Cheshire Cat: a true tale of naval architecture, intrigue, and murder!
Eric Sponberg may be the only person in the world who has reason to use the words “naval architecture, intrigue, and murder” in a single sentence. Join us to find out how he achieved that claim to fame. He’ll spin the tale, and we invite…
30 Min 9/22/2009
Clean Marine Solutions
Environmental compliance enforcement at boat yards and marinas has ramped up. In NC, tough new regulations specifically targeting boat yards and marinas comes into effect on Sept 1 for coastal marinas as well as those on lakes and river…
30 Min 9/15/2009
Fire Protection
Professional Boat Builder contributing editor Steve D’Antonio (www.stevedmarineconsulting.com) and ABYC master technician and marine fire-protection expert John McDevitt (Jmcdevittcaptain@aol.com) team up to give you up to date informati…
30 Min 9/8/2009
Surveyors Rountable
What’s going on in the surveying segment of the Marine Industry? Tune in to hear our panel members’ perspectives.
30 Min 9/1/2009
IBEX 2009 & Shake-A-Leg Miami
This show offered a brief reminder about IBEX, but mostly centered around a conversation with our special guest, Shake-A-Leg Miami’s founder Harry Horgan. We talked about our partnership in his “Ship Shape” project and key events, includ…
30 Min 8/25/2009
Gougeon Brothers Inc.: Party Like It’s 1969
On Aug. 22, Gougeon Brothers Inc. will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Join us as we talk with some of the key players about this remarkable employee-owned company and its diverse customer base.
30 Min 8/18/2009
Gold Coast Yachts
Built by a skilled team of craftsmen trained in a variety of composite construction techniques, the vessels produced by Gold Coast Yachts in the US Virgin Islands reflect the company’s years of experience in commercial vessel constructio…
30 Min 8/11/2009
Boatbuilding in the Pacific Northwest
Listen to our discussion about boatbuilding in the Pacific Northwest. Our guests will be Chris Duppenthaler (Northwest Trawlers), Mike Swietzer (Skagit Valley College), and Ann Avary (Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturi…
30 Min 8/4/2009
IBEX 2009 (October 12 – 14, 2009)
IBEX Show producers and staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about this year’s IBEX trade show, conference, and related events.
30 Min 7/28/2009
Chesapeake Marine Railway
Chesapeake Marine Railway is the new name for a legendary boatyard. Known since the 1920s as Deagle’s, this yard has a colorful history, but more than that, it is still thriving in a time when many yards are failing. Current owners Jon a…
30 Min 7/21/2009
Q & A on Ethanol for boats
NMMA’s John McKnight joined us to answer your questions about ethanol. Here’s some background: Today’s boats and marine engines are designed to operate on E-10. The EPA has received a waiver from Growth Energy to increase the ethanol…
30 Min 7/14/2009
Conversation with the GRP Guru
For Show Number One, GRP Guru Andre Cocquyt shared some fast-breaking news in the composites world about closed molding. Listen now to find out why planning to switch from building boats to building wind-power blades might NOT be your be…
30 Min 7/7/2009
