Owner Spotlights
Every Gause has a story worth telling. Meet Gause Built Boat owners from across Florida and beyond and discover the fishing adventures, family traditions, and unforgettable memories made aboard their custom boats.
From offshore fishing trips and shallow-water adventures to boats passed down through generations, our Owner Spotlights share the real people and stories behind Gause Built Boats. See how each owner has made their Gause their own—and why, for so many families, it’s more than just a boat.
Coming Soon: Rich and Nicole Lennon
For Rich and Nicole Lennon, the best days are spent together on the water. From inshore fishing to family cookouts around Anclote Island, their Gause is part of the memories they make almost every week.
Coming Soon: Henry Gonzalez
Henry’s 2014 Gause 26 is the boat he dreamed of as a kid visiting Boca Grande—and now, it is built into the way he experiences Charleston’s creeks, harbor, beaches, and offshore waters.
Brett Dowdy: A Story of Resilience, Family & Coming Home
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton nearly took away Brett Dowdy’s dream Gause, getting back on the water became more than just boating—it became part of his family’s healing. In his own words, Brett shares the story of recovery, the Gause team’s support, and the quiet sandbar moment that reminded his family what truly mattered.
Brett Raymaker: Year In the Making
After years of admiring Gause Built Boats, this family finally found the perfect fit with their 2013 26′ Gause — now right at home exploring Boca Grande, Gasparilla Sound, and the surrounding islands together.
David Himes: No One Does It Like Gause
A three-time Gause Built owner, David’s history with the brand spans multiple boats, different configurations, and plenty of years on the water. His first was a 2007 26′ Gause with a full tower, followed by a 2012 with a T-top. Today, he’s back behind the helm of a refurbished 2007 26′ Gause with a Bimini.
Cory Palmer: Trusted on the Water, Day After Day
Charter Captain Cory Palmer has spent 16 years guiding Florida waters—and for the last six, his 2007 Gause 26 has been at the heart of his operation. See why he says there’s no other boat he’d own for his business.
Josh Prunier: 7,000 Hours. Still Going Strong.
“Hands down the best hybrid boat out there”.
Brian Hood: Built For the Long Haul
For Brian Hood, choosing Gause has always come down to quality, versatility and lasting performance. After eight years with his first Gause, he returned to build a new 2025 26′—ready for more family memories on the waters of Southwest Florida.
Papa G and Joel: The Legacy Lives On.
Papa G chose Gause because he wanted one boat that could fish the shallow flats and still head offshore. Today, his legacy lives on as his son Joel continues making memories aboard the same Gause.
Ryan Young: Six Tuna. One Day.
Ryan’s 2020 Gause 26 has taken him on unforgettable offshore adventures—including a six-tuna day nearly 80 miles offshore. Discover why he says it’s the only boat that can do it all.
Cole Hernandez: A Family History With Gause
What started with a first tarpon in Boca Grande has grown into decades of memories, three Gause boats, and a family tradition still being carried on today. Meet Cole Hernandez and the story behind his family’s life on the water.
Jason Erik: The Search Was Worth It.
“Gause perfectly blends open deck layout, ride balance, and passenger comfort in a way other boats can’t seem to perfect”.
Friday, we’re proud to share a new Gause Built Owner Spotlight for as long as our owners keep the stories coming!
We’ll share a short excerpt on social media, but the full story will always have a permanent home right here on our website. These spotlights are meant to be more than a social media post—they’re a place to preserve the stories, memories, adventures, and people behind the Gause Built name.
And the story doesn’t have to end after the spotlight is published. As our owners create new memories and share new photos with us, we’ll continue adding to their galleries and stories over time.
There’s nothing more authentic to Gause Built than hearing directly from the people who own, run, fish, and make memories on our boats. Our customers tell our story better than we ever could.
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Real Stories from Gause Built Boat Owners
Every Gause Built Boat is designed around the person behind the helm. Our owners use their boats for everything from serious inshore and offshore fishing to charter operations, family days, and generations of memories on the water. These stories offer a look at what owning a custom Gause is really about—from the way each boat performs to the experiences that make it part of the family.
