What Gamefisherman does

Gamefisherman, LLC is a U.S.-based custom sportfishing boat builder founded in 1985 and headquartered in Stuart, Florida. The company designs and manufactures 100% custom yachts and sportfishing vessels ranging from 36' to 55'+, offered in Express, Flybridge, Walkaround, and (as of September 2024) Center Console configurations. Core construction uses cold-molded techniques combined with traditional joinery and detailed wood boat building, including teak covering boards and historical woodworking capabilities. The firm employs a small team of 11-50, including long-tenured craftsmen such as lead carpenter Jeff Adams with 35 years of boatbuilding experience, and works under naval architect Erwin Gerards.

Gamefisherman operates a direct-to-consumer model with no dealer network, sourcing buyers through boat shows (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Stuart Boat Show), a dedicated phone line (833-GAME-FISH), email, and a global charter network that places its vessels in Hawaii, Bermuda, Guatemala, Morocco, and the Florida Keys. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; each vessel is built to buyer specifications from engine choice through interior soft goods. Customers include professional charter fishing operators and high-net-worth sportfishing enthusiasts, with charter references such as Mike Sheeder's INTENSITY (Guatemala, world-record billfish releases) and Alan Card's CHALLENGER (Bermuda, Blue Marlin World Cup winner) cited publicly.

In May 2024, Gamefisherman was acquired by Release Boatworks, a New Jersey-based semi-custom sportfish manufacturer; both brands share naval architect Erwin Gerards, and the deal gives Gamefisherman access to 47 additional acres on the Egg Harbor River for manufacturing expansion. Following the acquisition, Gamefisherman launched the high-end Gold Series sub-brand and a new Center Console product line, while continuing to operate under its own brand identity.

Name

Gamefisherman

Legal name

Gamefisherman, LLC

Website

https://gamefisherman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gamefisherman is a U.S. custom sportfishing yacht builder (founded 1985, Stuart, FL) that designs and hand-builds 36'–55' vessels in Express, Flybridge, Walkaround, and Center Console configurations for charter operators and high-net-worth sportfishing enthusiasts, now operating under Release Boatworks following a May 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing (IMAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA), Explorer Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAE)

Keywords

• Custom sportfishing boats
• Yacht manufacturing
• Boat building
• Marine construction
• Sportfishing vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Sportfishing Boat Sales: One-time custom boat sales where customers commission fully personalized sportfishing vessels. Boats range from entry-level charter vessels to high-end Gamefisherman Gold Series fully custom yachts. Revenue is generated per vessel with pricing based on size, specifications, and customization level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gamefisherman designs and manufactures 100% custom sportfishing boats and yachts, ranging from 36' to 55' in express, flybridge, walkaround, and center console configurations. Each vessel is built to buyer specifications, from engine selection to interior soft goods, using cold-molded construction techniques and skilled craftsmanship. The portfolio spans entry-level charter vessels up to the premium Gamefisherman Gold Series fully custom yachts.

Product overview

Gamefisherman is a custom sportfishing boat builder offering 100% custom vessels ranging from entry-level charter boats to high-end fully custom yachts. The product portfolio includes Express, Flybridge, Walkaround, and Center Console configurations spanning 30' to 55'+. Following the May 2024 acquisition by Release Boatworks, Gamefisherman continues its custom boat business while also introducing the new Gold Series high-end sub-brand. The company supports customers with a global charter network of Gamefisherman owners operating fishing vessels worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gamefisherman Gold Series: High-end, fully custom yachts line under the Gamefisherman brand.

Products and services

• Gamefisherman Custom Sportfishing Boats 100% custom sportfishing boats built to buyer specifications, ranging from entry-level charter vessels to high-end fully custom yachts. Available in express, flybridge, walkaround, and center console configurations from 36' to 55'.
• Express Models Classic express configuration sportfishing boats with models ranging from 30' to 50', featuring an open cockpit design and command bridge layout.
• Flybridge Models Sportfishing boats featuring an elevated flybridge helm station providing 360-degree visibility for tournament fishing and charter operations.
• Walkaround Models Walkaround configuration boats with side deck access around the cabin, designed for efficient fishability and crew movement during fishing operations.
• Center Console Models New center console sportfishing boats added to the product lineup, designed for versatility and modern fishing applications.
• 35th Anniversary Edition Models Special 40-foot anniversary models featuring stepped hull design with outboard power, commemorating Gamefisherman's 35 years in boat building.
• Gamefisherman Gold Series High-end fully custom yacht line within the Gamefisherman portfolio, positioned above the standard custom boat offerings following the Release Boatworks acquisition.
• Gamefisherman Charter Network Global network of Gamefisherman boat owners offering charter fishing experiences in destinations including Kona HI, Bermuda, Guatemala, Morocco, and Florida Keys.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom sportfish yachts hold their resale value much longer than production competition due to uniqueness and rarity

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Release BoatworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2024Release Boatworks, a New Jersey-based semi-custom sportfish manufacturer, acquired Gamefisherman in May 2024. Both brands share the same Naval Architect (Erwin Gerards). The acquisition enables Gamefisherman to access Release Boatworks' expanded facilities including 47 additional acres on the Egg Harbor River. Gamefisherman continues to offer its custom boat line while benefiting from shared expertise and manufacturing capacity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gamefishermanboats
• Instagraminstagram.com/gamefishermanboats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gamefisherman-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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