By Capt. Karl Anderson Southern New Jersey is well known for its rich history of boat building. From the 1600’s on, with a virtually unlimited supply of cedar and oak, craftsmen built boats that were tools necessary for life on the Jersey coast, from seasonal inshore shallow water work boats like the “garvey,” to work the bay for clams and …
How Propeller Pitch and Diameter Affect a Sportfishing Boat
Our engineers base propeller selection on a lot of factors including weight of the boat, desired speed, size of the engines, reduction gears, etc. Aspects of the propeller selection also include the blade area needed, which determines the number of blades and the maximum diameter able to fit under the boat. The propeller for the 46 Release Boatworks with twin 1000 hp …
Release Boatworks takes delivery on custom C.R. Onsrud 5-Axis CNC Machine
What happens when you need a larger cutting envelope than standard? Well, at Release Boatworks we decided to have a 5-axis CNC machine built custom by the leader in industrial aviation and marine CNC machinery, C.R. Onsrud. This week we took delivery on our new $1million, 100,000lb beast, thanks to D.M. Brown Companies Industrial Mover. The Custom G Series incorporates top-rail …
Release Boatworks 55′ Walkaround Flybridge Hull #1 Fresh Out of the Mold
Last week, we had the pleasure of de-molding our largest hull yet, the 55′ Release Boatworks, which will initially be built as a Walkaround Flybridge and available as a dayboat (flybridge), traditional walkaround, or an express. We currently have three signed contracts on the 55′ and counting. For more information, please email PR@ReleaseBoatworks.com or call 833-FISH-RBW. To read more about …
43′ Release Boatworks Gameboat
The 43’ Release Boatworks Gameboat is for the boat owner who values compact maneuverability paired with a large cockpit and spacious sleeping accommodations. This family-friendly battlewagon combines Release Boatworks’ classically engineered seaworthy hull with lofty accommodations below for overnight trips, as well as a highly fishable cockpit and clean wake for chasing pelagics offshore. The design for this model has …
Release Boatworks 390 Walkaround Outboard Hull #1 Boat Building Update
As the 2021 is coming to an end, we are near completion of hull #1 of our Release Boatworks 390 Walkaround. Our 390 Walkaround has an LOA of 41′ including engines, beam of 11’2″, draft of 22″, and a cockpit area of 80 square feet. This model is engineered with engine options including twin 350 Mercury, twin 400 Mercury, twin …
InTheBite Features Release Boatworks First Build, 46′ GOLDFISH
IntheBite Magazine featured our first build, 46′ Release Boatworks GOLDFISH, in their most recent digital distribution. Here’s the story, written by Nichole Osinski. Over a casual lunch on the waterfront at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, Release Boatworks founder Jim Turner was asked what advice he would give to someone wanting to get into the boat building industry. “Lay …
Superyacht Gameboat: The Release Boatworks 55′ Walkaround Flybridge
We’re excited to announce that construction has begun on the first Release Boatworks 55’ Walkaround Flybridge, contracted by Certified Professional Yacht Broker Matthew Stone of International Yacht Company (IYC). “Passion, creativity, and vision,” Stone emphasized. “That’s what Release Boatworks brought to every single call, meeting, and yard visit during this 18-month design period.” Release Boatworks has the intention of building …
Why a Walkaround is Better Than a Center Console
In years past, fishing teams may have sacrificed creature comforts to opt for a center console over a traditional sportfish due to the 360 degrees of fishability and speed, but with advancements in design and materials, walkaround sportfish have become the most in-demand fishing platform on the market. These days, Release Boatworks is here to make sure you don’t have …
Release Boatworks 390 Walkaround Coming Soon
You asked, and we delivered. Feast your eyes on the mock-up for the all new Release Boatworks 390 Walkaround. We have three of these 39’ builds officially in the works at the moment, all three of which will feature outboard engines on an armstrong bracket, and all three of which will be custom to each buyer. This model will have …