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Rapids Runner

Rapids Runner

Rapids Runner

Product catalog summary
Company Overview: Bentz Boats has been a leader in quality and innovation in the aluminum jet boat industry for over 35 years. Known for their superior design and commitment to quality, Bentz Boats has a strong domestic and international clientele. Their boats are recognized for their durability, impact resistance, and low maintenance requirements.
Innovative Features: Bentz Boats pioneered several features such as the sled-shaped bow, forward and center pilot station, short stroke mechanical stick steering, and delta pad bottom. These innovations contribute to the boats' superior handling, quick planing, and shallow running capabilities.
Vessel Specifications: The "Rapids Runner" is a 28-foot commercial vessel designed for Dent Island Lodge in British Columbia. It is constructed from aluminum and powered by twin Kodiak 5.7L Chevy engines, each producing 330 hp, coupled with Hamilton 212 jet units. The vessel can reach a maximum speed of approximately 50 mph and a cruising speed of 35 mph, with a fuel capacity of 165 gallons of diesel, allowing for a range of 350 miles.
Operational Capabilities: The hull design allows for operation in both open water and rivers with whitewater rapids. The boat meets US Coast Guard Exposed Waters criteria and Canada's Category C requirements for stability.
Additional Features: The "Rapids Runner" includes bus-style seating, dual onboard heaters, bow rails and ladder, rear rails with rod holders, a VHF radio and electronics package, trim tabs, sand traps, and an external muffler system.
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613 BRYDEN AVE. #394 Lewiston ID. 83501 Phone: (208) 746-7035 Fax: (208) 750-0037 [email protected] www.bentzboats.com Plant Location 155 Southport Bentz Boats has set the standard for quality and innovation for over 35 years. Since our 1st aluminum jetboat boat built in 1970 we have developed superior quality, efficient and agile handling boats. Through years of personal and commercial use, customer feedback and innovative designs, Bentz Boats has acquired a domestic and international clientele not only for our superior boat design but also our commitment to quality. Attention to detail and a high quality build standard makes Bentz Boats extremely tough with a high degree of impact resistance and helps ensure that each boat operates with a minimum of maintenance. The Rapid Runner vessel will operate for Dent Island Lodge along the inside passage in British Columbia offering local open water and river tours plus fishing excursions. The 28 twin is powered by Kodiak 5.7L Chevy engines, 330 hp gasoline engines and coupled to Hamilton 212 jet units. The hull deadrise was configured to allow for both open water operation and rivers with whitewater rapids. The boat s stability meets either US Coast Guard Exposed Waters criteria or Canada s Category C requirements. The boat includes bus style seating, dual on board heaters, bow rails and ladder, rear rails with rod holders, VHF radio and electronics package, trim tabs, sands traps and an external muffler system. Bentz pioneered features include the sled shaped bow, forward and center pilot station, short stroke mechanical stick steering and delta pad bottom. These features contribute to our boats superior handling, quick planing and shallow running capabilities. Vessel Name: Rapids Runner Commercial Home Port: Dent Island, BC Canada Designer: Darell Bentz Builder: Bentz Boats, LLC Construction Material: Aluminum Length: 28 -0 Bottom: 8 Beam: 10 Draught: 8 Engines: 2-Kodiak 5.7L Jet Units: 2-212 Hamilton Jet Maximum Speed: ~ 50 mph Cruising Speed: ~ 35 mph Fuel: 165 Gallon Diesel Range: 350 Miles Often Imitated, Never Duplicated Nobody Knows Aluminum Jet Boats and Rivers Like Bentz Boats

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613 BRYDEN AVE. #394 Lewiston ID. 83501 Phone: (208) 746-7035 Fax: (208) 750-0037 [email protected] www.bentzboats.com Plant Location 155 Southport Often Imitated, Never Duplicated Nobody Knows Aluminum Jet Boats and Rivers Like Bentz Boats

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