Release Boatworks
ShipbuildingNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
Release Boatworks designs and builds custom fishing boats with practical layouts optimized for offshore big-game fishing, including low gunwales to facilitate handling of billfish alongside the boat, a clean wake at trolling speeds, and thoughtfully placed livewells and fishboxes. The cockpit is engineered for efficiency, with features like a cambered deck for quick drainage and a tackle center sized for charter fishing, plus deliberate placement of a fighting chair, icemaker, refrigeration, storage, and engine access. The finish emphasizes traditional aesthetics, including a curved shear line, tumblehome, a sharp entry, and a high-gloss finish, reflecting a classic look valued by serious anglers and boat enthusiasts. Based in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Release Boatworks operates in the shipbuilding industry as a niche builder focused on custom, fishing-oriented vessels for serious anglers and charter operators. The company maintains partnerships and product development activity, notably a 2020 collaboration with the International Game Fish Association to support IGMR, highlighting engagement with the fishing community.