By Lacey Hagler With the recent announcement of the 55’ Release Boatworks Walkaround Flybridge build plans, we’d like to further recognize the history behind our much anticipated “Swiss Army Knife of Sportfishing”. As with any iconic build, there is a back story and years of hard work by trailblazers and visionaries. Here are the stories behind the men who brought …
Release Boatworks Founder, Jim Turner, Breaks Daily Sailfish on Fly World Record
Here’s a story for you! Release Boatworks founder, Jim Turner, had his first shirts made for the name of his original 37’ Merritt, which turned out to be the inspiration for our current builds. The shirts originally had 15 release flags on each sleeve, with the goal being to be the first boat IN THE WORLD to catch 30 sailfish …