SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Carry appropriate safety equipment such as but not limited to:
- Coast Guard approved lifejackets or personal flotation devices for
each passenger**
- Charts
- EPIRB device
- Tool kit/ spare parts kit
- Protective clothing in case of weather change
- Flares
- Whistle
- Fire extinguisher
- First Aid kit
- Anchor
- Navigation lights
- Flashlight
- Mobile phone
- Tow line(s)
- Bailer
- Oars/paddle
*Note: Specific safety equipment is mandatory in some countries.
Failure to carry safety equipment onboard could result in fines
or other penalties. Crew should be familiar with use of all safety
equipment and emergency maneuvering (re-boarding, towing, etc.).
Contact your local boating or sailing organization for information,
lessons or drill sessions.
**Note: All persons should wear a Coast Guard approved buoyancy
aid (life jacket/personal flotation device). In some countries, it is a
legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with national
regulations at all times.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
- Do not spill, dispose of or discharge fuel or oil into the marine
environment.
- Avoid water, air and noise pollution.
- Do not spill, dispose of or discharge anything into the marine
environment.
- Dispose of all organic and inorganic garbage, chemicals, and waste
in designated places. Marinas and launch sites have facilities for
waste disposal, use them.
- Motor slowly in NO WAKE/WASH zones.
- Avoid excessive noise or speed near other boats.
- Check with local authorities regarding environmental regulations.
- Failure to obey environmental regulations may result in penalties
for the operator.
ENVIRONMENT
Be considerate of other people and the environment.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For replacement parts visit www.walkerbay.com.
REPAIRS
With use, your boat will show wear. Most dents or scratches are not
problems. In the event of more serious boat damage such as a hole or
crack in the hull do not use it. Go to www.walkerbay.com for the most
up to date repair techniques and solutions.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Proper cleaning and maintenance is important for the longevity of your
boat. We recommend rinsing your boat with fresh water after each use
and thorough cleaning and maintenance at least once per year or at
the end of your season. Use a mild boat cleaning agent or soap mixed
with fresh water.
FASTENERS, FITTINGS & METAL PARTS - At the start and the end
of your boating season check the condition of fasteners, screws, bolts,
nuts, rivets and other fittings.
Walker Bay uses only stainless steel, anodized or powder coated
aluminum metal parts. Nuts, bolts and other metal components may
show signs of corrosion. This is usually due to metallic residue from
contact with non-stainless metal items like a screwdriver or wrench.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Water accumulates in hull or there
appears to be a leak:
Boat rides bow high when motoring:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
- Drain plug housing or drain plug bung
is not sealed.
- There is too much load/weight to the rear
of the boat.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
- Check bolts and gasket of drain plug housing
are sealed and drain plug bung is pressed tightly
inside drain plug housing.
- Redistribute load and passenger weight.
- Use a tiller extension and sit on the middle seat
when motoring alone.
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