Who built this boat? "Release"

[d_rehmann]

There is a boat out there called the "Release". I have seen it all over TV and sportfishing Mag and I definitely know that its out of Cabo or some other country in Mexico. I believe it is somewhere near 40 (I think it was a number like 37 but don't base your answer of my guess) something feet. Kinda shaped like a Liberty. I saw it constantly but now that I want to see a picture of it I can't find it anywhere!

[Capt Nemo]

I believe it is an origional 37 Merritt.
From Wikipedia...
Tuna Teaser (USCG #286170, Hull #8) was built in 1961 for Art Appleton. She was later known as Born Free, Sachem, Seaquirt, and most recently Release. Presently the boat is in Guatemala.

Also check out the Gamefisherman

[yakfishnick]

Here are a few links referring to the 37 foot Merritt "Release"...

http://www.rodsandreelssportfishing.com/crewsboats.htm

http://www.bluewaterjon.com/article/article11.html

http://www.montauksportfishing.com/casaviejaboats.htm

http://aquapaparazzi.photoshelter.co...000jVVPPrBSVKs

http://aquapaparazzi.photoshelter.co...000WLsHuLYIN6o

[d_rehmann]

thank you guys very much. I am now on my way to the drawing board

[sancocho]

A 37-ft Merritt built in 1961 by Buddy Merritt himself. He called the 37 "The Perfect Fishing Boat" and built her with one purpose in mind...to raise and catch fish. Since hull number 8 was launched she was kept as a private yacht in Stuart, Florida.





suerte,

[Cutter]

You can find her here:

http://www.casaviejalodge.com/fleet.php

[hubris 1]

Thats a pretty HOT fleet of boats. In the perfect climate too.

[erg153]

Thats a pretty HOT fleet of boats. In the perfect climate too.

Couldn't agree more. Bucket list includes a couple days on this rig.

[eppefour]

I fished on the Northern Lights in Kona a few years ago. It was a 37 Merritt, a really super boat to fish from.

[Ace1st]

It is a fish raisin machine! Had a great time while aboard her. Enjoy!