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POSSIBLE USERS TOUR OPERATORS AND GUIDES – capable of speeds up to 50 mph and a U.S. Coast Guard rated passenger capacity of 49 passengers, hotels, resorts, and tour companies can offer unique outings for their guests. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION – from water taxi service to a motor bus substitute, this low maintenance, shallow water design presents opportunities to link communities via water where land or air connections are difficult or expensive. “Gusto Del Rio II” Hells Canyon Adventures of Oxbow, Oregon, uses the 40’ Gusto Del Rio II to give people from around the world an exciting river trip through Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. The Gusto Del Rio II is just one of a number of Bentz Boats purchased by Bret and Doris Armacost, owner of Hells Canyon Adventures. The bottom is configured for extreme shallow water navigation and the hull has double welded seams and gusseted cross bracing along with heavy duty chines to protect against stress and impact. Boarding is via a gate to the rear as well as over the bow through swing out windshields on both port and starboard. The center bus style seats can be easily removed to access storage under the floor and to accommodate cargo instead of passengers. The large side curtains offer passengers a great view and can be removed during warmer weather. The pilot sits in the rear on a raised deck allowing maximum visibility of the interior and exterior. Steering is accomplished with Bentz’s pioneering mechanical stick SEATIN G LAYOUT SIDE VIEW MINING AND EXPLORATION – people and equipment can be efficiently transported to remote locations. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – law enforcement, fisheries, mail delivery, military, and wildlife management can make better “Gusto Del Rio II” Type of vessel: Owner: Operator: Home Port: Designer: Builder: Construction Material: Length: Waterline Length: Bottom: Beam: Depth: Draught: Displacement (Loaded): Engines: Jet Units: Maximum Speed: Cruising Speed: Seating: Fuel: Passengers: Passenger and Freight Bret & Doris Armacost Hells Canyon Adventures Inc. Gary Watson Oxbow, Oregon Darell Bentz Bentz Boats, LLC Aluminum 40’-0” 36’-0” 10’ 12’-6” 5’-0” 12” Static 30” 3 – 315 hp Cummins diesel 3 – 273 Hamilton ~ 50 mph ~ 35- 40 mph Ruddell (Bench and Bus) 275 gal. diesel 49 passengers Mailing Address– 613 Bryden Ave #394, Lewiston, ID 83501 USA Tel – 208-746-7035 Fax – 208-750-0037 email – bentzboats@bentzboats.com www.bentzboats.com

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