Walker Bay Generation 450, Owners & Safety Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S SAFETY MANUAL Luxury Console RIBs For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www walkerbay com...

Page 2: ...30 65 30 Fax 32 87 30 65 36 Walker Bay Boats LLC 3555 Bay Street Union Gap WA 98903 1887 www walkerbay com Customer Service email info walkerbay com Walker Bay is a registered trade mark and or servic...

Page 3: ...TORING SAFETY EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TOWING BEACHING ANCHORING MOORING DAVITS CRADLES TRANSPORTING BY ROAD INFLATION OPERATION OF VALVES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NAVIGATION...

Page 4: ...heir 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...

Page 5: ...ication 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 you...

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Page 7: ...nd 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...

Page 8: ...H Y YOUR BOAT TYPICAL FEATURES AND DECK PLANS Generation 450 shown Actual features and deck plan will vary by model and year of boat and are subject to change witout notice...

Page 9: ...ayer gluing process with all seams internally and externally butted for maximum reliability PREMIUM FIBERGLASS Walker Bay uses top quality FRP Fiber Reinforced Polymer to build a hull that is both sti...

Page 10: ...n swimmers must wear lifejackets or PFDs when boarding and when onboard Inspect and monitor onboard loads to prevent cha ng or puncture of tube All boats in this owner s manual are ISO design category...

Page 11: ...the end of your boating season check the condition of fasteners screws bolts nuts rivets and other ttings Tighten or replace if necessary For information contact Walker Bay customer service TUBES Aft...

Page 12: ...anctions Exhaust Emission Increased exhaust emissions hydrocarbons cause water and air pollution To achieve the highest ef ciency have the engine properly tuned and the hull cleaned regularly See the...

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Page 16: ...arding to prevent capsizing To avoid falling overboard when operating boat do not stand sit inside not on tubes and use handles SWAMPING Bail boat using a bailer or Open drain plug and motor Water sho...

Page 17: ...outer most lifting strakes Excessive point loading or failure to adequately support hull may damage the hull Damage resulting from not properly supporting the hull or motor is not covered under warran...

Page 18: ...mbers and re in ate all chambers to working pressure This will allow fabric to settle from packaging Do not use a compressed air source ie automotive tire air compressor to in ate boat tubes Over in a...

Page 19: ...and turning approximately 90 degrees clockwise Valve should remain in the in position Do not force valves They may break The boat is equipped with a 12V electrical system powered by the battery An el...

Page 20: ...ernal fuel system The fuel tank is located below the deck Other models can use external or portable fuel tanks and can be placed inside the rear compartment Danger of fire or explosion Be extremly car...

Page 21: ...elcoat Paste Work the gelcoat paste into the scratch with a flexible plastic spreader Polyester resin shrinks slightly as it cures so allow the paste to bulge a little behind the spreader tool when ap...

Page 22: ...discolor 5 Apply 3 thin even coats of repair kit adhesive to both the surface of the tube and the patch Wait 5 minutes between each coat 6 After the 3rd coat wait 10 15 minutes before applying the pat...

Page 23: ...er Bay Luxury Console RIB is purchased or used for racing rental or other commercial purposes or for by a corporation partnership company organization or association including without limitation camps...

Page 24: ...Email info walkerbay com Web www walkerbay com Part number 100 0130 015...