40 Years in the Boating Industry: Insights from Phil Purcell | Yachting USA

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Phil Purcell, CEO/President of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, to reflect on 40 years in the boating industry. They explore the evolution of boat building, economic challenges, and strategic adaptations that have shaped the industry. Phil shares his experiences at Westport, the lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis, and how the industry continues to innovate. They also discuss the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the significance of the Marine Research Hub, and what’s next for the maritime sector. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: ✅ The evolution of boat building over the past 40 years ✅ Challenges and opportunities in the marine industry ✅ Surviving economic downturns like the 2008 crisis ✅ The impact of boat shows on the industry’s growth ✅ The role of marine research and innovation ✅ Encouraging youth involvement in the maritime sector ✅ The economic impact of yachting and future investments 🎧 Watch now to explore the challenges, innovations, and future of the yachting industry! To contact Phil Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-purcell-38458074/ 📌 For more information on Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF): 🔹 Website: www.miasf.org 🔹 Address: 221 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 🔹 Phone: +1 954-524-2733 🔹 Facebook: @MarineIndustriesAssociationofSouthFlorida 🔹 Instagram: @miasf61 🔹 YouTube: Marine Industries Association of South Florida 📌 Proudly Sponsored by: Knud E. Hansen 🔹 Website: www.knudehansen.com 🔹 Facebook: @KnudEHansenOfficial 🔹 Instagram: @knudehansen_official 🔹 LinkedIn: Knud E. Hansen 📩 To contact Rick Thomas: ✉️ Email: [email protected] 🔗 LinkedIn: Rick Thomas LinkedIn 🔔 Subscribe to Yachting International Radio for more exclusive yacht industry insights! #MarineIndustriesAssociation #BoatBuilding #YachtingIndustry #SuperYachts #YachtInnovation #WestportYachts #FortLauderdaleBoatShow #MarineResearch #LuxuryYachting #YachtMarket #YachtingFuture #KnudEHansen #NavalArchitecture #WeRYIR #YachtingInternationalRadio