Release Boatworks' Founder Jim Turner: Season 5 Episode 9

A family legacy meets a builder's journey from a Guatemala lodge to a modern custom brand shaped by a "game boat ethos." Host Kristina Hebert and Release Boatworks' founder, Jim Turner, unpack how simplicity, safety, and innovative tech design keep crews fishing longer, plus what's next for Release and Game Fisherman.• Defining a game boat as a purpose-built, easy-maintenance tool• Why seating and simple layouts make walkarounds work• Blending craftsmanship with modern tech without overcomplicating systems• Power planning across AC and DC loads for reliability• Saying no to risky installs and feature creep• Timelines, capacity, and launching new 55s with a 66 in development• Culture of dock talk, learning from mistakes, and future-proofing• Game Fisherman acquisition and charter heritage from Costa Rica to Venice• The role of boat shows, community, and shared storiesWards Marine Electrichttps://www.wardsmarine.com/Wards Way YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@WardsWay75