If you haven’t seen her by now, meet the most popular model of the Release Boatworks fleet, the 46’ Walkaround. From its clean and classic unbroken sheerline to the gentle curve of her transom tumblehome, the 46’ Release Boatworks Walkaround has turned heads since its debut in 2011.
Engineered by Naval Architect Erwin Gerards, the hull was designed for minimal drag to contribute to fuel efficiency, a soft entry for a comfortable ride, and a clean wake providing optimal trolling conditions. With unmatched maneuverability, the Release Boatworks 46 is a light-tackle angler’s dream machine. The first notable feature when you step aboard is the massive 140 square foot cockpit with oversized fishboxes port and starboard, as well as the useful amount of in-deck and mezzanine storage space and refrigerator/freezer drink/bait boxes.
Anglers will appreciate its true walkaround design with wider gangways than any other walkaround on the market, as well as a one-level deck with no steps up and down from the cockpit to trip an angler as they work their way from stern to bow. As a custom boat, the amount of rod holders, drink holders, and storage and tackle configurations are endless and tailored to the owner’s needs.
Utilizing the finest in modern construction techniques, the Release Boatworks 46 is both light and incredibly strong. These boats are meant to fish hard in some of the world’s most remote destinations, so safety and reliability are among the chief considerations. The hull consists of ISO/NPG gelcoat, vinylester resins and multi-directional fabrics all sandwiching Airex coring. All of this is vacuum infused, resulting in an optimal resin to cloth ratio. A layer of carbon fiber is added to the molded string system for added stiffness.
Just because the 46’ Release Boatworks is designed to fish doesn’t mean her designers took any shortcuts with luxury. The amount of seating on this boat is unparalleled to others of her size, and owners have the choice of premium fabrics and soft goods, as well as accommodations below making her a truly unique work of art. Over six feet of headroom in the cabin provides to the airy feel below, while the interior arrangements make the most of every available square foot.
The newest splashed 46’, “Showtime,” features twin MAN i6-800 diesel engines, a Seakeeper 6, Pompanette chairs and rocket launcher, Rupp outriggers, Garmin electronics, a Fusion stereo system, Lumitec lighting, tower work by Palm Beach Towers, and an extensive live-well pump system by Best Marine to accommodate a competitive live-bait tournament fishing team. The cabin provides a foreword queen V-berth, port bench seating, starboard galley sink with fridge and freezer, and a full-sized head.
Specs
L.O.A…………………………………………………………..46′
Beam………………………………………………………… 15’9″
Draft…………………………………………………………..38″
Fuel Capacity……………………………………….600 gal.
Weight…………………………………………….35,000 lbs.
Max HP…………………………………………………….1,600
Website……………………..releaseboatworks.com
