Walker Bay Generation 450 Owners & Safety Manual

OWNER’S SAFETY MANUAL
Luxury Console RIBs

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

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................

MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (MSO) ...............................................................................

WARRANTY & WARRANTY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................

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

DESIGN CATEGORIES

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TYPICAL FEATURES AND DECK PLANS .........................................................................................................

MATERIALS .................................................................................................................................................................

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................................................

MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................................

ENVIRONMENT .........................................................................................................................................................

STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................................................

MOTORING .................................................................................................................................................................

SAFETY EQUIPMENT ..............................................................................................................................................

CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATING

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................

TOWING ......................................................................................................................................................................

BEACHING ..................................................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

INFLATION .................................................................................................................................................................

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................

NAVIGATION LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................

STEERING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................

FUEL SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................................................

REPAIRS ......................................................................................................................................................................

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................

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MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN

SPECIFICATIONS & MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
REPLACEMENT WARNING LABEL LIST

Congratulations on your purchase of a Walker Bay Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). Walker Bay RIBs are the benchmark in luxury
console RIBs. They combine elegant styling with quality materials and components. With their modified, variable V fiberglass
hulls they provide a smooth ride and easy planning. The spacious interior of their wide-body designs are extremely
comfortable and afford generous space for crew and gear.

Welcome to the future of luxury console RIBs.

ABOUT THIS OWNER'S SAFETY MANUAL

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

The operator is responsible for knowledge of federal, state or local regulations concerning operation requirements. For
example: safety equipment, discharge of oil, speed, noise, wake etc.

MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN

Your MSO should be provided to you by your dealer. Keep your MSO in a safe place. You will need it to register your boat with your
state or province. Hand the MSO to the new owner if you sell the boat. If your MSO is lost or stolen contact Walker Bay at
[e-mail] for a replacement. Note: There is an administrative fee for issuing replacement MSO’s.

WARRANTY AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION

For information on the Limited Warranty and Extended Warranty coverage see the WALKER BAY® LUXURY CONSOLE RIB LIMITED
WARRANTY included with this manual or go to www.walkerbay.com.

IMPORTANT

We strongly recommend that you register your warranty to extended your warranty coverage as defined in the
WALKER BAY® LUXURY CONSOLE RIB LIMITED WARRANTY.

Submit your warranty registration yourself by completing the Warranty Registration/Boat Owner Registration Form
online at: www.walkerbay.com/warranty/

Registering your warranty provides Walker Bay with your contact information in case of warranty or service
notifications. The Federal Safety Act of 1971 provides for defect notification to the first purchaser. Failure to
register your purchase with Walker Bay constitutes waiver of the right to defect notification.

Registering your warranty will speed up your claim and reduce the paperwork needed to process your claim
should you require warranty service in the future.

FAQ? Where do I find the HIN/CIN on the boat?

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Answer: The Hull Identification Number or Craft Identification Number can be found
on the starboard/right outside of the transom of your boat.

FAQ? What model year is my boat?

Answer: The model year is the last two digits of your HIN/CIN which can be found

on the starboard/right outside of the transom of your boat.

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DESIGN CATEGORIES

A - Ocean - Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale)
and significant wave heights of 4 meters and above, and vessels largely self-sufficient;

B - Offshore - Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including, wind force 8 and
significant 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 significant 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 significant wave heights up to, and including, 0.5 meters may be
experienced.

YOUR BOAT - TYPICAL FEATURES AND DECK PLANS

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Generation 450 shown.
Actual features and deck plan will vary by model and year of boat and are subject to change witout notice.