What ID do drivers need to bring?

Drivers must present a valid government-issued photo ID showing name and date of birth; passports are accepted.

How long is the rental period?

This listing is for a full-day, eight-hour rental block.

What is the passenger capacity?

The Tritoon is intended for about 8–12 passengers depending on gear and weight distribution; it also has a 1,750 lb weight limit.

Can I tow tubes or use water toys?

Yes—150 hp gives enough power for towing inflatables; secure gear and follow safe towing distances.

Fuel and additional inclusions vary; confirm fuel policy at booking and plan for engine hours during your route.

Are there age restrictions to rent?

Renters must meet the operator’s minimum age requirement to book; check the booking page for the specific age policy.

Full-Day Tritoon Rental on the Colorado River at Topock, AZ

On the broad ribbon of the Colorado River at Topock, Arizona, Tritoon Boat Rental Bennington offers a full-day way to move through desert canyons and off-river coves. The rental puts you on a 22' Party Barge Bennington tritoon with a 150-horsepower engine, designed to carry 8–12 people and a day’s worth of gear. Launch near Topock and head downstream into the Topock Gorge and shoreline that alternates between orange-brown volcanic cliffs, iron-stained sandstone, and narrow willow-lined alcoves. The boat’s stable, shallow-draft hull makes reaching hidden swim beaches, sandbars and rocky outcrops easy; it’s the sort of platform that turns a long stretch of river into a floating backyard.

For many visitors the appeal is simple: space to spread out, a roomy deck for sun or shade, and enough horsepower to tow an inner tube or pull anglers into quiet backwaters. Bring a cooler, sun protection, and a waterproof camera—days here blend swimming, slackwater cruising and quick explorations of shoreline trails. The rental follows an eight-hour block, so you can plan a sunrise run to glassy water or an extended afternoon anchored beneath cliff faces where canyon shadows keep the wind at bay.

The landscape is as important as the boat: desert plants—creosote, mesquite and occasional cottonwood—mark transitions from shoreline marsh to arid slope. Birdlife is conspicuous; ospreys and herons patrol fishing grounds and small fish flash against the boat’s wake. Geologically, you’ll notice basalt and sandstone layers exposed where the river has carved the gorge, and seasonal water levels reveal terraces that tell the river’s recent history.

Practical notes: drivers must present a valid government photo ID. The Tritoon carries a weight limit (1,750 lbs) and recommended passenger loads; the operator supplies basics but bring your own life jackets if you prefer personal fit. Safety-wise, watch for sun exposure and shifting winds in the afternoon; keep hydrated and float plans on file with someone ashore.

As an access point to the Colorado River system near Topock, this boat rental turns an ordinary day out into a flexible waterborne basecamp. Whether you’re after lazy cruising, inflatable towing, or a shoreline picnic beneath stark canyon walls, a 22' Tritoon makes the desert river approachable, social, and unmistakably alive.

Renting here complements other ways to explore the region: short hikes from shore reveal petroglyph panels and veteran riparian vegetation, while nearby river bends create protected eddies ideal for paddleboarding or snorkel-style viewing. The boat’s flat deck and low sides make gear shifts quick and handling simple for groups mixing anglers, swimmers and photographers. Reserve ahead in summer months and confirm launch details; the eight-hour window gives time to map a route, anchor in a favorite cove, and return with daylight to spare comfortably.