Walker Bay WB 10F, WB 8S Owner's Safety Manual & Assembly Instructions

OWNER’S SAFETY MANUAL & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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8S

10F

Walker Bay 8

Walker Bay 10

CONTENTS

FEATURES 2

SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM CAPACIT IES

UPON PURCHASING YOUR WALKER BAY BOAT 3

REGISTRATION AN D REGULATIONS

MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (MSO)

WARRANTY & WARR ANTY REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATION

CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYPROPYLENE

CHARACTERISTICS OF DISPLACEMENT HULLS

ACCESSORIES, SA IL KITS & RID KITS

OPERATOR INSTRU CTIONS 4

CHECKLIST BEFOR E OPERATING

LOADING & BOARD ING

WEATHER & HAZAR DS

NAVIGATION 5

MOTORING

MOTOR SELECTION

ROWING OR PADDL ING

TOWING BEHIND A BOAT

TRANSPORTING BY ROAD 6

LAUNCHING AND L ANDING ON

BEACHES OR ROCK Y SHORES

DAVITS, CRADLES AND CHOCKS

LIFTING EYES

STORAGE & MOORI NG COVERS

BOTTOM / ANTI-F OULING PAINT

PAINTING YOUR W ALKER BAY

APPLYING REGIST RATION DECALS

CLEANING AND MA INTENANCE 7

ENVIRONMENT

REPLACEMENT PAR TS

REPAIRS

SAFETY EQUIPMEN T

TROUBLESHOOTING

EMERGENCY PROCE DURES 8

RENDERING ASSIS TANCE (USA)

ACCIDENT REPORT ING (USA)

DIAGRAM A: CORR ECT SEATING POSITIONS

DIAGRAM B: RIGH TING YOUR BOAT AFTER CAPSIZE

ASSEMBLY INSTRU CTIONS - WALKER BAY 8 - WB 8S 9

ASSEMBLY INSTRU CTIONS - WALKER BAY 10 - WB 10F 10-11

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FEATURES -

WALKER BAY 8 (WB 8S) / WALKER BAY 10 (WB 10F)

HOLE FOR LINE
ATTACHMENT

MAST HOLE & DAGGERBOARD
OPENING FOR OPTIONAL SAIL KIT

FOAM FILLED SEATS (MEET COAST
GUARD FLOTATION STANDARDS)

BOW

STAINLESS STEEL
BOW EYE

REINFORCED,
COMFORTABLE TO
CARRY GUNWALE (WB10 ONLY)

OARLOCKS
(SOLD SEPARATELY)

NON-SKID, DRAINING FLOOR
w. ROWING FOOT REST
(WB10 ONLY)

*Hull ID (HIN/CIN): US - EWV ____________________

FAQ? What model year is my boat?

Answer: The model year is the last two digits of your

HIN/CIN.

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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.

INTEGRATED
CUP HOLDERS (WB10 ONLY)

STRAP LOCATORS (WB10 ONLY)

TOUGH, UV STABILIZED
POLYPROPYLENE HULL

STERN

* HULL ID (HIN/CIN)
LOCATION

MOTOR/RUDDER
MOUNTING PLATES

HOLE FOR BATTERY
CABLES (WB10 ONLY)

ONE WAY DRAIN PLUG

“WHEEL IN KEEL” FOR EASY
MANEUVERING ON LAND

DESIGN CATEGORY: D

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL WB 8S WB 10F

WEIGHT: 32 kg / 71 lb 57 kg / 126 lb

OVERALL LENGTH (LOA): 251 cm / 8’3“ 295 cm / 9’8”

BEAM: 132 cm / 4’4” 145 cm / 4’9”

INSIDE BEAM: 125 cm / 4’1“ 135cm / 4’5”

DEPTH: 53 cm / 1’9” 62 cm / 2’

MOTOR SHAFT LENGTH: Short (15”) Short (15”)

FAQ? Can I increase the maximum capacity or stability

?

Answer: The Walker Bay 8 and 10 are traditional hull shapes
designed to be able row, motor and sail. You can increase the
maximum load, persons or motor capacity of your Walker Bay 8 or 10
by adding a Rigid Inflatable Dinghy or RID kit to your boat. RID kits can
easily be added to any Walker Bay 8 or 10. The additional flotation of
the RID kit’s inflatable collar increases the displacement, length and
beam of the hull which increases the boat’s stability, load and motor
capacity without compromising rowing or sailing performance.

For information on RID kits go to www.walkerbay.com

of my Walker Bay 8 or 10?

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

USA / USCG* WB 8S WB 10F

MAX LOAD: 425 lb 449 lb

MAX PERSONS: 2 3

MAX PERSONS WEIGHT: 360 lb 409 lb

MAX ENGINE POWER: 2 hp 3 hp

MAX SPEED** (KNOTS/MPH) 6-8kt / 7-9mph 6-8kt / 7-9mph

EUROPE / CE / ISO* WB 8S WB 10F

MAX LOAD: 170 kg 255 kg

MAX PERSONS: 2 3

MAX PERSONS WEIGHT: 150 kg 225 kg

FULLY LOADED CAFT WEIGHT: 215 kg 335 kg

MAX ENGINE POWER: 1.5 kw 3.6 kw

MAX SPEED** (KNOTS/KPH) 6-8kt / 11-15kph 6-8kt / 11-15kph

MAX SAIL AREA: 4 m

*Capacity rating formulas are different for Europe and the United States;
therefore, Maximum Load, Maximum Persons Weight and Maximum HP
are different.

**Maximum speeds are estimates. Actual top speed will vary depending on
type, make and model of motor and load in boat. The Walker Bay 8 and 10
hulls are displacement hulls, not planing hulls.

2

5 m

2

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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UPON PURCHASING YOUR WALKER BAY BOAT

CERTIFICATION

READ THIS OWNER’S SAFETY MANUAL CAREFULLY.
If you resell your boat you will need to transfer this manual and the
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) to the new owner, so please store
them in a safe place.

RECORD YOUR HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER HIN/CIN.
Make a note of your Hull Identification (HIN), also refered to as Craft Identifica­tion Number (CIN) in the space provided in the FEATURES section of this
manual.

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® Rigid Dinghy Warranty Policy included with this manual or
go to www.walkerbay.com.

IMPORTANT

Walker Bay boats are certified by the US National Marine Manufacturers’
Association (NMMA), and meet US Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard
and European (CE/ISO) safety standards. They are designed for
sheltered waters including small lakes, canals, bays and rivers with wave
conditions up to and including 1.5ft (.5m). Note that all three (3) seats
must be installed for the boat to meet the safety standards because they
contain foam required for flotation.

CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYPROPYLENE

- The polypropylene used to make the hull and seats of your Walker Bay
is specially formulated to be light weight while maximizing impact
resistance and durability. This plastic is susceptible to scuffing and
scratching but this does not affect the integrity of the material. If polypro­pylene is subjected to severe impact, whitening in the material may
occur, but this does not represent a weakening of the material.

-Polypropylene is an excellent material for marine application because it
is resistant to adhesives. This means that it is easy to clean marine
growth from your hull.

CHARACTERISTICS OF DISPLACEMENT HULLS

- The hull of the Walker Bay 8 and 10 is a classic Displacement Hull.

- Displacement hulls are recognized for their great rowing and sailing
performance. Displacement hulls are designed for motoring at slower
speeds, they are not designed for motoring at high speed.

- All small boats are sensitive to weight and passenger distribution.

- Risk of capsize. To avoid capsize use caution when entering or exiting
small boats.

- To maintain a level position distribute the load of people and gear
evenly around the center of the craft.

- The Walker Bay 8 and 10 meet or exceed safety, stability and flotation
requirements of the United States Coast Guard, American Boat & Yacht
Council, and European CE/ISO standards.

We strongly recommend that you register your warranty to extended your
warranty coverage as defined in the WALKER BAY® Rigid Dinghy
Warranty Policy. 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/dinghies-sailkits/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.

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ACCESSORIES, SAIL KITS & RID KITS

Walker Bay offers a variety of fun or usefull accessories such as:

- Sail Kits

- Rigid Inflatable Dinghy (RID) Kits

- Rowing Kits

- Mooring Covers

- Beaching Wheels & Dollies

- Bimini Tops

Visit our website at www.walkerbay.com for a complete listing of
accessory items available.

FAQ? Will any Walker Bay sail kit work on my Walker Bay 8

?

or 10?

Answer: No. Even though some components of the sail kits
for the WB8 and WB10 are interchangeable the daggerboard,
mast support tube, rudder and some other components are
designed specifically for the WB8 or WB10 so you must use a
sail kit intended for your model of Walker Bay.
.