At Release Boatworks, we like building serious boats for serious anglers, and fishing. So, it’s a true pleasure when we get to combine our two favorite things and go fishing with our customers, clients, and friends—like we did recently during our first Owner’s Billfishing Rendezvous in Guatemala.
Release Boatworks Acquires Gamefisherman
Release Boatworks, the New Jersey-based semi-custom sportfish manufacturer known for combining classic style with cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art materials, has announced the acquisition of Florida-based custom sportfish manufacturer Gamefisherman. In their new capacity, Gamefisherman will offer a line of custom sportfishing boats, ranging from entry-level charter vessels to Gamefisherman’s Gold Series line of high-end, fully custom vessels. Release Boatworks …
Boatyard Tips: Maintaining Awlgrip
Release Boatworks hulls come painted with top-quality Awlgip paint products. Here are some tips to protect your Awlgripped hull.
Building a Custom Sport Fishing Boat
In the world of sportfishing, where every adventure is as unique as the fisherman casting the line, there exists an unparalleled allure in the creation of a custom-built vessel.
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cockpit
For fishermen, the cockpit is the most important part of the boat, because that’s where the action takes place. We can probably all agree that having plenty of space in which to work sits atop the list of necessities for a great cockpit. There must be plenty of room for several people to move around at the same time. But …
Release Boatworks Featured in North American Composites Magazine
Release Boatworks Featured in North American Composites Magazine This article originally appeared in the Winter 2023 issue of Delivering Performance, a publication of North American Composites. by Reagan Cofield Diamond Release Boatworks is where technology meets tradition. Founded in 2009 by owner Jim Turner, the company specializes in the building and production of myriad sport fishing, charter and custom boats. …
Release Boatworks introduces an all-new state-of-the-art 43-foot Gameboat.
The 43 Gameboat, Riser, photographed off Sebastian, Florida.
2023 IGFA Tommy Gifford Award Recipient, Karl Anderson
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Tommy Gifford Awards, and Captain Karl Anderson is one of the honorees! The Tommy Gifford Awards are given out annually to “captains, guides, and crewmembers who have exhibited remarkable achievements in sport fishing.” Captain Karl Anderson held his first paid mates’ job at age 13 and has …
46 Express Review, Marlin Magazine
Written by Karl Anderson. It’s neat to see a young company flourish, and the folks at Release improve and evolve with every new offering that comes out of the shop. Since they start with a good riding hull design, it gives them a chance to do the things they are doing — tweaking, refining and upgrading processes and materials. Release’s …
43 Walkaround Review, Marlin Magazine
Written by Karl Anderson. The serious fishing walkaround is getting a lot of attention these days, and it’s mostly due to the good-looking, well executed 46- and 43-foot versions of the genre that Release Boatworks turns out. The new 43 provides a great platform that appeals to many who are looking to move out of a large center-console to the …