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CAUTION
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WARNING
TOWING BEHIND A BOAT
- Keep clear of tow line. If tow line comes free or breaks, recoil can
cause injury.
- Do not tow with people in boat. They can fall overboard.
- When towing inflatable behind another boat, use bow eye on hull.
- Consider using a double tow line when towing behind another boat.
The second line acts as a backup in case one line breaks or comes
undone.
- Allow at least two boat lengths between boats.
- Use judgment to determine the ideal length between boats, consider
size of waves and wake.
- Use line intended for towing, ask your dealer to select correct line
for your application (Do not tow with three stranded nylon).
- Towing line should have minimum breaking strength equal to 4
times the weight of the boat being towed.
- Fasten boat securely and observe frequently.
- Avoid towing tender long distances. When traveling long distances
or in rough weather stow boat on deck.
- Empty boat before towing.
- Avoid towing with outboard motor installed. Remove outboard
motor before towing and stow on mother vessel.
- Do not use a tow line with signs of wear. Check tow lines for wear
frequently.
- Keep tow lines clear of propeller(s).
- Keep hands and feet clear of tow lines. Do not hold tow line while
towing.
- Be prepared to cast loose or cut tow line if necessary.
- Do not tow at high speeds or while planing.
MOTORING
- Risk of injury. Propeller can cut, injure and kill.
- Avoid moving parts of engine and propeller.
- Use an emergency switch or lanyard attached to your wrist. This
will stop motor when lanyard is pulled. Check motor shuts off when
lanyard is pulled. The stop/kill switch should activate.
- Do not motor near swimmers or divers.
- Do not allow swimmers to approach stern or propeller while motor
is running.
- Risk of capsizing, loss of control or falling overboard.
- Avoid sitting on the rear seat when motoring alone.
- Sitting on the rear seat when motoring alone will make the boat ride
bow high.
- To level the boat when motoring alone we recommend using a tiller
extension and sitting on the middle seat.
- Shift engine gear lever to neutral before starting. Unexpected
movement can make occupants fall overboard.
- Before starting motor, check motor bracket screws are securely
fastened. Loose motor bracket screws can result in loss of control or
loss of motor.
- Pay attention to winds, water conditions, currents and tides. They can
affect fuel consumption.
- Do not overpower. Do not use a motor with a higher horse power,
or kilowatts than the capacity label states. Overpowering can result
in severe handling or stability problems.
- Do not use fuel tank, fuel lines or fuel system components not
approved for use with the motor or boat.
MOTOR SELECTION
ROWING OR PADDLING
Rowing or paddling power may not overcome currents, tides, or
winds. Consider water and weather conditions before operating
boat with oars or paddle.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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WARNING
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FAQ?
Does the boat take a
long shaft
motor or
short shaft
motor?
Answer:
The Walker Bay 8 and Walker Bay 10 take
short
shaft
motors.
FAQ?
What
size motor
can I use on this boat?
Answer:
For maximum motor power refer to the MAXIMUM
CAPACITIES section of this manual or go to the Specifica-
tions section of www.walkerbay.com.
Many Walker Bay boaters use their boat only in the motoring or sailing
configurations so oars are not included with the boat.
For the best rowing experience we recomment the Walker Bay rowing kit.
The Walker Bay rowing kit includes 6.5’ Hydrocurve oars, steel back
oarlocks and adjustable oar collars.
Hydrocurve oars have wooden shafts for a classic rowing experience with
removable composite spoon blades for peformance.
Steelback oarlocks have a steel insert in the shaft for strength and a
durable plastice exterior that is resistant to friction and wear.
For more information on the Walker Bay rowing kit go to
www.walkerbay.com.
NAVIGATION
- Carry, read and understand navigation charts.
- Observe right-of-way as defined by “Rules of the Road” and
required by COLREGS.
- Obey signs for restricted areas designated for swimming, bathing
or other forms of recreation.
- Learn to control your boat and know the limitations of your
capabilities and the capabilities of your boat. If necessary take a
boating course to learn these limitations.
- Inform someone of your Float Plan including time and place of
departure, proposed route and expected time of return.
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CAUTION
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