Walker Bay Genesis, Odyssey Owenrs Safety Manual

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: 6185-1/2/3
American Boat and Yacht Council, ABYC: H-28
National Marine Manufacturers Association, NMMA: H-28

CERTIFYING BODIES

Europe United States of America

MANUFACTURER

TYPE OF EQUIPMENT • TYPE ‘D’

Inflatable Boat

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

IMPORTER

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ICNN
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17 000 La Rochelle, France
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[e-mail]

National Marine Manufacturers Assn.
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Chicago, IL 60601-6528, USA
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Walker Bay Boats, LLC
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Union Gap, WA
98903-1887
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3
REGISTRATION AN D REGULATIONS 4
MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (MSO)
WARRANTY & WARR ANTY REGISTRATION
SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES 5
DESIGN CATEGORI ES
TYPICAL FEATURE S AND DECK PLAN
MATERIALS 6
OPERATOR INSTRU CTIONS 7
LOADING & BOARD ING
WEATHER & HAZAR DS
NAVIGATION
CLEANING & MAIN TENANCE 8
ENVIRONMENT
STORAGE 9
ANCHORING - MOO RING
BEACHING
DAVITS CRADLES & CHOCKS
MOTORING 10
MOTOR SELECTION
MOTOR TRIM
MOTOR HEIGHT
ROWING OR PADDL ING
SAFETY EQUIPMEN T 11
CHECKLIST BEFOR E OPERATING
EMERGENCY PROCE DURES
ACCIDENT REPORT ING (USA)
RENDERING ASSIS TANCE (USA)
TOWING BEHIND A BOAT 12
TRANSPORTING BY ROAD
INFLATION 13
INFLATION SEQUE NCE
FLOOR INFLATION (AIR FLOOR MODELS)
CHANGES IN TEMP ERATURE, PRESSURE OR ALTITUDE
OPERATION OF VA LVES
INSTALLING SEAT S
REPAIRS 14
RIGID HULL REPA IRS
FINDING SMALL L EAKS IN AIR CHAMBERS
TUBE - SMALL TE ARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES
LARGE REPAIRS T O SKIN - SEAMS - BULKHEADS - TRANSOM
REPLACEMENT PAR TS
TROUBLE-SHOOTIN G 15

ATTACHMENTS

MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (MSO)
WARRANTY
WARRANTY REGIST RATION FORM
SPECIFICATIONS & MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
RECOMMENDED SEA TING ARRANGEMENTS

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INTRODUCTION

This manual has been compiled to help you 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 representative.

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 WALKER BAY® INFLATABLE BOAT 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

compa

tible 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.

REGISTRATION AND REGULATIONS

REGISTER YOUR BOAT (USING YOUR MANUFACTURERS 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.

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 (MSO)

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® INFLATABLE
BOAT 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® INFLATABLE BOAT LIMITED WARRANTY.

Ask your dealer to complete your Warranty Registration Form and submit it to Walker Bay.

OR

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

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?

?

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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WARNING

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TYPICAL FEATURES AND DECK PLAN

The features listed in this diagram are general features common to most inflatable boats.
They are intended to help find or refer to commone features.
The precise arrangement and type of features found on your
model of boat may may differ.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

J

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

J

Do not exceed maximum recommended number of persons.
Regardless of number of persons on board, total weight of persons and equipment must not exceed maximum recom-

mended load.
Always use seat(s)/seating spaces provided.
Do not exceed maximum recommended load.
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 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.

SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

For specifications and maximum capacities refer to the SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUM CAPACITIES sheet for your
boat model included with this manual or go to www.walkerbay.com to view or download it.

A - Hull
B - Floor

C - Transom
D - Rub Rail
E - Drain Plug
F - Motor Mount
G - Oar
H - Oarlock
I - Hauling Handle
J - Davit Lifting Points
K - Capacity Label
L - Hull ID (CIN) Number

M - Operator’s Warning Label*
N - Valve (Typical Placement)
O - Keel Valve (Roll-up models only)
P - Lifting and Re-boarding Handles (Not for Tying or Davits)
Q - Seat with Cup Holders and Compartment (on Select Models)
R - Trim Tabs with Integrated Wheels in The Keel (on Select Models)
S - Bow Seat with Storage Compartment (on Select Models)
T - Bow Eye for Towing (on Select Models)
U - D-rings for Towing (on Select Models)

*Replace warning labels if they become damaged, faded or illegible.
For reordering and replacement of labels contact Walker Bay® Customer Service.