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 …
46 Walkaround Review, Marlin Magazine
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, …
2023 Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Tournament
This week, Release Boatworks is a proud sponsor of the 2023 Buccaneer Cup (aka “Buc Cup”), and looks forward its 60th year with the fleet of elite sportfishing teams carrying on the tradition this January 17th through January 21st! The Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament is an elite billfish tournament that was launched by members of the historic Buccaneer Yacht …
2023 Silver Sailfish Derby by West Palm Beach Fishing Club
This week, Release Boatworks is a proud sponsor of one of our favorite tournaments, The Silver Sailfish Derby, put on by our good friends at West Palm Beach Fishing Club! The Silver Sailfish Derby was established by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club in January 1935. While structured quite differently today, the event is the oldest running sailfish tournament in …
LAST CHANCE: Contact Your State Representative About NOAA’s Proposed Speed Restrictions on 35-65′ Vessels
On July 29th, 2022, NOAA Fisheries announced proposed changes to vessel speed regulations to further protect North Atlantic right whales from death and serious injuries resulting from collisions — part of a multifaceted approach to stabilize and recover this endangered population. The changes would expand the current mandatory seasonal speed restrictions of 10 knots or less in designated areas of the ocean and …
2022/2023 South Florida Sailfish Tournament Dates
Sailfishing is the dominant sportfishing attraction during South Florida winters, and while some tournaments have been around for decades, many more are sprouting up each year with increase in demand as well as preference for different competition and prize structures. From November through May, here’s a list of the upcoming 2022/2023 South Florida Sailfish and Billfish Tournaments, including some notable …
The Story Behind Release Boatworks with Founder Jim Turner
Here is the story of how Release Boatworks came to be, told by the founder himself, Jim Turner.
Release Boatworks at FLIBS 2022
Come see Release Boatworks at 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, slips 16-18 on CD-Dock! We will have information available about all of our available builds, including models from 36′ to 55′ available as walkaround, express, flybridge (dayboat), and the revolutionary flybridge walkaround! The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the greatest boat show on the seven seas. Owned by the Marine …
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 …