Where to go, where to stay, and what to catch With summer in full swing, more and more boat owners are making the short trip from Florida to the Bahamas. It’s the perfect summer getaway with family and friends, partly because many of the best cruising and fishing destinations are close by and easy to get to. These include Bimini, …
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 …
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, 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 …
Release Boatworks hulls come painted with top-quality Awlgip paint products. Here are some tips to protect your Awlgripped hull.
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.
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 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. …
The 43 Gameboat, Riser, photographed off Sebastian, Florida.
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 …
