Walker Bay Generalion Owner's Manual

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For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.walkerbay.com

OWNER’S SAFETY MANUAL

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

International standards to which conformity is declared:
Recreational Craft Directive, RCD: 94/25/EC, Module A
International Organization for Standardization, ISO: 6185-2
American Boat and Yacht Council, ABYC: H-28
National Marine Manufacturers Association, NMMA: H-28

CERTIFYING BODIES

CE/Europe United States of America
ICNN (ISO# 0607) National Marine Manufacturers Assn.
52 rue Sénac de Meilhan Suite 5100-200 E. Randolph Dr.
17000 La Rochelle, France Chicago, IL 60601-6528, USA
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

MANUFACTURER

Walker Bay Boats LLC.
3555 Bay St.,
Union Gap, WA 98903-1887, USA

email: [e-mail]

TYPE OF EQUIPMENT

Inflatable Boat

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

HIN / CIN (Found on boat): US-EWV___________________

IMPORTER

®Walker Bay is a registered trade mark and/or service mark of Walker Bay Boats Inc. All rights reserved.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................ 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................ 3

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4

BOATING SAFETY SIGNS & SYMBOLS ......................................................................... 5

SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES ............................................................ 6

DESIGN CATEGORIES ................................................................................................ 7

FEATURES AND DECK PLANS ...................................................................................... 8

MATERIALS ............................................................................................................... 9

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 10

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 11

ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................... 12

STORAGE ................................................................................................................. 13

MOTORING .............................................................................................................. 13

SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................ 14

CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATING .............................................................................. 15

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 15

TOWING ................................................................................................................. 16

BEACHING .............................................................................................................. 17

ANCHORING - MOORING ......................................................................................... 17

DAVITS - CRADLES .................................................................................................. 17

TRANSPORTING BY ROAD ........................................................................................ 18

INFLATION .............................................................................................................. 18

OPERATION OF VALVES ............................................................................................ 19

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS .............................................................................................. 19

NAVIGATION LIGHTS ................................................................................................ 20

STEERING SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 20

FUEL SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 20

REPAIRS .................................................................................................................. 21

TROUBLE-SHOOTING ................................................................................................ 23

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 24

ATTACHMENTS:

MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Generation Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) by Walker Bay! The Generation redefines
the benchmark in RIB luxury craft. With elegant European styling and a sporty wide-body frame, this boat is sure to
exceed your expectations in comfort and performance. A precisely constructed deep-V fiberglass hull provides a smooth
ride, facilitates early planing and prevents potential issues of cavitation, while the spacious interior of the wide-body hull
affords ample space for cargo and crew. Every Generation RIB is backed by a 5-year limited hull warranty and a 10-year
limited warranty on the ORCA CSM tubes.

Welcome to the next Generation of luxury RIBs!

ABOUT THE OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft;
the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information on their operation. Please read it carefully and familiarize

yourself with the craft before using it.

This Owner’s Safety Manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first craft or inflatable, or if
you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you
obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming command” of the craft. Your dealer or national boating/sailing
federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors.

Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your craft (see DESIGN
CATEGORIES) and that you and your crew are able to handle the craft in these conditions. Even when your boat is
categorized for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design categories A, B, and C range from severe
storm conditions for category A, to strong conditions for the top of category C, open to the hazards of a freak wave or
gust. These are therefore dangerous conditions, where only a competent, fit and trained crew using a well maintained
craft can satisfactorily operate.

This Owner’s Safety Manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble-shooting guide. In case of difficulty, contact Walker
Bay or its national representatives.

Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, fixing or modifications. Modifications that may affect the
safety of the craft must be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. Walker Bay or its representative
cannot be held responsible for modifications that Walker Bay® has not approved. Modifications or attachment of items to
the hull or tube may affect your warranty (see LIMITED WARRANTY).

In some countries a driving license, boating license, certification, or authorization are required, or specific regulations are
in force for operating a marine craft. Check with your local boating safety office.

Always maintain your craft properly and make allowances for the deterioration that will occur over time and as a result
of heavy use or misuse of the craft. Any craft, no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used
properly. This is not compatible with safe boating (see OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). Always adjust the speed and
direction of the craft to sea conditions.

The craft should have onboard the appropriate safety equipment (see SAFETY EQUIPMENT) according to the type of craft,
weather conditions etc. This equipment is mandatory in some countries. The crew should be familiar with the use of all
safety equipment and emergency maneuvering (see SAFETY EQUIPMENT & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES). Contact your

local boating/sailing organization for information, lessons or drill sessions.

All persons should wear a suitable Coast Guard approved buoyancy aid (life jacket/personal floatation device). Note that
in some countries, it is a legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with their national regulations at all
times.

PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND YOUR MSO IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER
WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.

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BOATING SAFETY SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury or substantial property damage.

WARNING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.

CAUTION

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTICE

Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not haz­ard related.

REGISTRATION AND REGULATION

REGISTER YOUR BOAT (USING YOUR MANUFACTURING STATEMENT OF ORIGIN OR MSO, AND YOUR HULL
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR HIN) WITH YOUR STATE OR PROVINCE IF REQUIRED. REGULATIONS VARY BY
JURISDICTION SO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REGISTRATION OFFICE DIRECTLY.

WARRANTY

For information on the Limited Warranty and Extended Warranty coverage see the Limited Warranty in this manual.
Activate your warranty by completing the Warranty Registration Card included with this manual and sending it to Walker

Bay®. We recommend you retain a copy for yourself.

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SPECIFICATIONS* AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Safety Standards:

MODEL

ISO 6185

CE

PART CATEGORY

Generation 400 II C A EWV 08 022 P

Generation 450 II C A EWV 08 023 P

Maximum Capacities:

MODEL

X 75 KG KG LB KG LB L KW HP KT BAR PSI

Generation 400 7 753 1660 357 785 L 36.8 50 0.25 3.5

Generation 450 8 866 1910 451 992 L 55.94 75 0.25 3.5

Specifications:

MODEL

A B C D E a b

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M FT M IN M IN KG LB CM IN M IN M IN

Generation 400 4.00 13’1” 1.97 6’5” 1.25 49 259 571 48 19 2.43 96 0.97 38 3

Generation 450 4.50 14’9” 2.14 7’ 1.30 51 287 633 51 20 2.81 111 1.06 42 5

Packing dimensions:

MODEL

X Y Z

M FT M FT M IN

Generation 400 3.96 13’

Generation 450 4.90 16’1”

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

A

B

D

E

C

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b

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Y

Z

Generation 360 5 599 1321 317 701 L 30 40 0.25 3.5

Generation 360 3.63 11’11” 1.83 6’0” 1.02 40 220 487 48 19 2.14 84 0.89 35 3

Generation 360 3.50 11’’6” 1.73 5’8” 1.12 3’8”

Generation 360 II C INFBWALKER001

5’8”

5’8”

1.73

1.73

3’8”

3’8”

1.12

1.12

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WARNING

Do not exceed maximum recommended number of persons and maximum recommended load.
Regardless of number of persons on board, total weight of persons and equipment must not
exceed maximum recommended load. Always use seat(s) / seating spaces provided.

Always load craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim (approxi­mately level). Avoid standing or placing heavy weights high up.

DESIGN CATEGORIES

A - Ocean - Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale)

and signicant wave heights of 4 meters and above, and vessels largely self-sufcient;

B - Offshore - Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including, wind force 8 and

signicant wave heights up to, and including, 4 meters may be experienced;

C - Inshore - Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers
where conditions up to, and including, wind force 6 and signicant wave heights up to, and
including, 2 meters may be experienced;

D - Sheltered waters - Designed for voyages on small lakes, rivers, and canals where conditions up

to, and including, wind force 4 and signicant wave heights up to, and including, 0.5 meters may be

experienced.

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YOUR BOAT - FEATURES AND DECK PLANS

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