Written By Karl Anderson The folks at Release stepped out of the box, intending to create a niche for the serious fish head looking for something unique. The walkaround layout is very compelling to the serious fisherman. Walkarounds, with their 360-degree access and ability to accommodate various types of fishing, are one of my favorite designs. This version, the Release 46, …
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 Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
This year, Release Boatworks celebrates our 10th anniversary! In February of 2012, founder of Release Boatworks, Jim Turner, splashed hull #1, 46′ Walkaround “Goldfish” (now known as “Charlie”). Since then, Release Boatworks has grown to a 50,000 square feet building facility in Egg Harbor City, NJ with 40+ employees, and builds walkarounds, dayboats, expresses, and walkaround flybridges, both inboard and …
2022 Operation Sailfish: Leg One of Quest For The Crest Sailfish Series
Photo Credit: Noah Robert of Liquid Film Group On January 13, 2022 an infantry of elite sailfishing teams will converge on Sailfish Resort & Marina to prepare for Operation Sailfish, Leg 1 of the highly touted Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series. Their mission: 2 days of battle against sailfish on the high seas off West Palm Beach, FL. What’s …
46′ Release Boatworks Turns Heads at Northeast Tournament Circuit; White Marlin Invitational, White Marlin Open, Jimmy Johnson Fish Week Atlantic City
46′ Release Boatworks SHOWTIME had quite the summer. Starting at JJ Fish Week in Atlantic City, the summer crew of Captain Mike Sheeder, Chico Alvarenga, Billy Claire, Elden Downs, Jim Turner, Mike Murray, and Lacey Hagler also went on to fish the White Marlin Open in Ocean City Maryland, as well as the White Marlin Invitational in Beach Haven New …
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 …
2021 Quest For The Crest Champions: Showtime Fishing Team Wins Second Burgundy Jacket
Photo Credit: Noah Robert of Liquid Film Group Showtime Fishing Team earned a second burgundy jacket and the title as 2021 Quest For The Crest Champions this past weekend, proving once again that hard work and determination yields trophies. After a 13th place finish on Friday’s day one of Final Sail, Captain Nick Carullo lead his team to victory aboard …
Production Update: 46′ Release Boatworks Walkaround, “Showtime”
Look at our Instagram or Facebook, and you know that 46′ Release Boatworks “Showtime” has been a highly anticipated boat in South Florida. As of today, “Showtime” has been splashed and is on her way to Miami where she can do what she was built to do- kite fish! Showtime fishing team has repeatedly demonstrated their sportfishing prowess and commitment …
Showtime Fishing Team Wins 2021 Operation Sailfish
This past weekend, Showtime Fishing Team proved their sailfishing prowess once again by earning first place in Operation Sailfish, leg one of the 2021 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series in South Florida. Even though a cold snap rolled in forecasting a usual hot sailfish bite this time of year, total releases for the 41-boat two-day tournament only profited 140 …
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 …