Aerial view of a white yacht with a wooden deck sailing on the ocean.

46’ Walkaround

Built For the Long Run.

Born For the Close Fight.

A white yacht with a wooden deck, docked in a marina, equipped with fishing rods and a covered upper deck.

At Release Boatworks, we don’t follow trends—we build what we’d want to run ourselves. And the 46 Walkaround sportfishing boat is the perfect example. She’s got the heart of a center console and the soul of a classic custom sportfisher—360 degrees of fishability, the safety of high gunnels, and just enough comfort below to go long, stay out, and come back ready to do it again. This is the boat that helped bring the modern walkaround sportfishing design back into the spotlight—and she’s still the one they’re all trying to catch.

We designed her alongside naval architect Erwin Gerards with one goal: build a boat that works as hard as you do. The 150-square-foot cockpit is wide open, with smart storage, clean lines, and nothing in the way when it’s time to go full contact. You’ve got room to move, room to rig, and room to bleed a big one.

No Nonsense. No Compromises. No Excuses.

Every Release Boatworks 46 Walkaround starts with a simple idea: give the offshore fisherman everything he needs—and nothing he doesn’t.”That’s why the cockpit is clean, the access is easy, and the systems are built to be maintained at sea, not in the yard. Every detail—from the way the tackle is stowed to how the helm is laid out—comes from decades of real-world sportfishing experience.

She’s all business. No gimmicks. No fluff. Just the tools, right where you need them.

A white fishing boat moving fast on the water with two people onboard, and the name 'Rainmaker' on the bow.

A boat speeding over water during sunset with a warm orange sky, several fishing rods on its side, and seagulls flying in the background.

A white fishing boat with a wooden deck, equipped with multiple fishing poles, sailing on dark blue water.

Built to Work. Designed to Last.

The 36 Express isn’t chasing trends. She’s built to do the job—today, tomorrow, and twenty years from now.

Her cabin is hand-built in New Jersey by real craftsmen who know that utility doesn’t have to mean ugly. You’ll find a dry bunk, secure stowage, a compact galley, and space to gear up without doing yoga. No fluff. No wasted inches. Just a clean, finished interior that holds up under real use.

She’s a shelter when the squall hits. A place to reset between runs. And proof that small boats can still be built with big-league standards.

Interior of a wood-paneled boat cabin with a small sink and kitchenette on the left, and bunk beds on the right, with a staircase leading up to a door.

She Doesn’t Just Ride. She Charges.

Top and bottom views of a yacht interior floor plan showing living areas, kitchen, and sleeping spaces.

This is a boat that’s just as….” with “Performance isn’t optional on the 46. It’s the whole damn point. Her vacuum-infused hull, drawn by Erwin Gerards, is fast, stable, and sharp as a gaff hook. She runs flat, handles tight, and backs down like she means it.

This is a boat for the ones who don’t just fish—they hunt. The ones chasing dreams, legends, and ghosts that only show once in a lifetime. Balanced in big seas, quick on the throttle, and always ready to ride into the blue—and come back with a story worth telling.

Fuel Capacity: 720 gal
Water Capacity: 70 gal
Cockpit Area: 150 sq ft
Standard Engines: 2x MAN 850-hp I6 Diesels

LOA: 46’
Beam: 15’9”
Deadrise: (at transom) 14.5°
Draft: 3’2”
Displacement: 35,000 lbs

The 46’ Walkaround Fleet