First time commercial aluminum boat buyers face a difficult task in making the right decision if they don't do their homework ahead of time. The differences between a welded aluminum boat designed for recreational use and one designed for commercial work can be hard to detect to an uneducated eye. Commercial boats operate 1000 to 2500 hours or more per year in contrast to recreational boats that typically operate closer to 100 hours per year.

• Bentz builds all its boats to U.S. Coast Guard commercial construction standards and also offers USCG Certification when requested.

• Construction Standards -Wiring, rigging, and parts quality must be higher to withstand prolonged use. Double welded seams and gusseted cross bracing permit up to 7500 hours operation before maintenance is required.

• Ease of Service and Maintenance - Commercial boats offer easy access for efficient changing of engine fluids, lubrication, and parts replacement.

• Proper boat design - Commercial boats are designed and built to solve specific water transportation problems unique to the user.

• Operator comfort - Ergonomic design of operator station helps the operator perform well during the long hours spent at the helm.

• Computer matching of pump and engines - Engines and pumps can be matched to optimize the balance of performance to load capacity to economy, which reduces operating costs.