The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, just announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and three honourable mentions from 100 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies. Awards were presented during the annual Industry Breakfast and Innovation Awards presentation. All products submitted to the IBEX Innovation Awards were on display throughout the days of the Show at the Tampa Convention Centre.
The winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards in Boat Care and Maintenance are:
Dual Winners:
Propspeed, Foulfree Multi-Surface
Judge Tony Esposito: Propspeed builds on what they’ve done for protecting exposed metal underwater and delivers protection for 20 non-metal surfaces on underwater components like transducers, interceptors, and bow thrusters that can be fouled to failure by bio marine growth with its non-toxic, three-step process that provide dealers and boatyards with an additional value-added revenue stream.
Spectrum Color, Spectrum Color TouchPro
Judge Steve Davis: An ingenious way to repair scratches and finish defects on powder-coated metal surfaces, Spectrum Color TouchPro is an aerosol-based kit with the same protections from the marine environment that accurately matches OEM color palettes. No more spray guns, controlled environments, or full replacement required.
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