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PARTS LIST (Specifications and contents subject to change without notice) A. Open Keel Cover Plate B. Dowel C. Mast Support Tube D. Mast Support Collar E. Seat Block Clamp F. Ratchet Block K. Line Kit 1. Mainsheet Line: 183” x 5/16” / 4.65m x 8mm 2. Outhaul Line: 50” x 3/16” / 1.27m x 5mm 3. Clew Line: 12” x 3/16” / 30cm x 5mm 4. Cunningham Line: 32” x 3/16” / 82cm x 5mm 5. Vang Line w. Vang Cleat: 60” x 3/16” / 1.53m x 5mm L. Telescoping Tiller M. Retractable Rudder N. Daggerboard: 40” x 7.5” x 1” / 1m x 19cm x 2.5cm WB 8 PERFORMANCE SAIL KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.walkerbay.com WARNING ! MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE - After use, especially in salt water, rinse boat, sail, spars and rigging with fresh water. - Do not use detergents or chemicals to clean sail. - Roll the sail when storing it. - Avoid unnecessary prolonged exposure of sails and components to direct sunlight. - Check rigging before each use, and service if necessary. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ OWNER’S MANUAL. IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. - EACH PASSENGER MUST HAVE AN APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE. - CARRY AN OAR AND BAILER ON BOARD WHILE SAILING. - USE A BUDDY SYSTEM, SAIL WHERE PEOPLE CAN SEE AND HELP YOU IF NECESSARY. - DO NOT USE A MOTOR OR SAIL UNLESS YOU USE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE MANNER INTENDED AND/OR AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL. - DO NOT USE THIS BOAT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. - DO NOT USE THIS BOAT IF YOU SUSPECT A CRACK OR A HOLE. IT MAY ME UNSAFE. - USE CAUTION WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE BOAT. - KEEP YOUR WEIGHT CENTERED AND DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT OF GEAR AND PASSENGERS EVENLY. - DO NOT USE THIS BOAT AS A TOW CRAFT. - THIS BOAT IS NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION ADVISED. Total Mast Height: 14’8” / 4.47m I. Performance Sail: 39 ft 2 (3.8oz) / 3.6 m 2 (160g/m 2 ) G. Lower Mast Half (w. Gooseneck ring): 90” x 1.76” / 2.28m x 4.5cm H. Upper Mast Half: 90” x 1.6” / 2.28m x 4cm J. Boom: 80” x 1.3” / 2.03m x 3.3cm ? Frequently Asked Questions... Question: How do I obtain replacement parts for my sail kit? Answer: You can order replacement parts through the replacment parts section of our website or from your dealer. Question: Can I use a Walker Bay 8 sail kit on a Walker Bay 10 boat or a Walker Bay 10 sail kit on a Walker Bay 8 boat? Answer: No. Some of the components of the WB8 and WB10 sail kits are interchangable but there are critical components like the daggreboard, mast support tube/collar, seat clamp and rudder attachment system that work only on the WB8 or WB10. Question: Can I use one of the new sail kits on my older model Walker Bay 8 or 10? Answer: Yes. The new Walker Bay sail kits will work on a previous model year Walker Bay boat. Question: Can I use the larger 50ft2/4.6m2 sail of the WB10 Sail Performance Sail Kit on my Walker Bay 8 Performance Sail Kit? Answer: Yes. You can increase the power of your sail kit by using the larger WB10 Performance Sail but it must be purchased separately. - Do not store sail wet or damp. Storing sail wet or damp may lead to the accumulation of mold on the fabric that is difficult to remove.

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Page 1: WB 8 PERFORMANCE SAIL KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS · 2018-01-18 · WB 8 PERFORMANCE SAIL KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Service or Technical Support visit ! WARNING MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST (Specifications and contents subject to change without notice)

A. Open Keel Cover PlateB. DowelC. Mast Support TubeD. Mast Support CollarE. Seat Block ClampF. Ratchet Block

K. Line Kit 1. Mainsheet Line: 183” x 5/16” / 4.65m x 8mm 2. Outhaul Line: 50” x 3/16” / 1.27m x 5mm 3. Clew Line: 12” x 3/16” / 30cm x 5mm 4. Cunningham Line: 32” x 3/16” / 82cm x 5mm 5. Vang Line w. Vang Cleat: 60” x 3/16” / 1.53m x 5mmL. Telescoping TillerM. Retractable Rudder N. Daggerboard: 40” x 7.5” x 1” / 1m x 19cm x 2.5cm

WB 8 PERFORMANCE SAIL KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.walkerbay.com

WARNING!

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE- After use, especially in salt water, rinse boat, sail, spars and rigging with fresh water.- Do not use detergents or chemicals to clean sail.- Roll the sail when storing it.

- Avoid unnecessary prolonged exposure of sails and components to direct sunlight.- Check rigging before each use, and service if necessary.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION- READ OWNER’S MANUAL. IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.- EACH PASSENGER MUST HAVE AN APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE.- CARRY AN OAR AND BAILER ON BOARD WHILE SAILING.- USE A BUDDY SYSTEM, SAIL WHERE PEOPLE CAN SEE AND HELP YOU IF NECESSARY.- DO NOT USE A MOTOR OR SAIL UNLESS YOU USE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE MANNER INTENDED AND/OR AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL.- DO NOT USE THIS BOAT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.- DO NOT USE THIS BOAT IF YOU SUSPECT A CRACK OR A HOLE. IT MAY ME UNSAFE.- USE CAUTION WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE BOAT.- KEEP YOUR WEIGHT CENTERED AND DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT OF GEAR AND PASSENGERS EVENLY.- DO NOT USE THIS BOAT AS A TOW CRAFT.- THIS BOAT IS NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION ADVISED.

Total Mast Height: 14’8” / 4.47mI. Performance Sail: 39 ft2 (3.8oz) / 3.6 m2 (160g/m2)

G. Lower Mast Half (w. Gooseneck ring): 90” x 1.76” / 2.28m x 4.5cmH. Upper Mast Half: 90” x 1.6” / 2.28m x 4cm

J. Boom: 80” x 1.3” / 2.03m x 3.3cm

?Frequently Asked Questions... Question: How do I obtain replacement parts for my sail kit? Answer: You can order replacement parts through the replacment parts section of our website or from your dealer.

Question: Can I use a Walker Bay 8 sail kit on a Walker Bay 10 boat or a Walker Bay 10 sail kit on a Walker Bay 8 boat? Answer: No. Some of the components of the WB8 and WB10 sail kits are interchangable but there are critical components like the daggreboard, mast support tube/collar, seat clamp and rudder attachment system that work only on the WB8 or WB10.

Question: Can I use one of the new sail kits on my older model Walker Bay 8 or 10? Answer: Yes. The new Walker Bay sail kits will work on a previous model year Walker Bay boat.

Question: Can I use the larger 50ft2/4.6m2 sail of the WB10 Sail Performance Sail Kit on my Walker Bay 8 Performance Sail Kit? Answer: Yes. You can increase the power of your sail kit by using the larger WB10 Performance Sail but it must be purchased separately.

- Do not store sail wet or damp. Storing sail wet or damp may lead to the accumulation of mold on the fabric that is difficult to remove.

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Tighten the mast support collar by fastening the nut and bolt with a nut driver (Nut driver included with boat).

Install the open keel cover plate on the undersideof the hull using a #3 phillips screw driver.

Break open the plastic seal in the daggerboard trunk using a hammer and a dowel or long screw driver.

Attach the seat block clamp to the rear of the mid seat.Secure the seat block clamp by tightening the eyebolt with a screw driver.

Attach the ratchet block to the eye bolt on the seatblock clamp.

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Insert the mast support tube through the opening in thebow seat and slide the mast support collar up the mastsupport tube.

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Attach the boom to the gooseneck ring on the lower mast. Attach the clew line and the outhaul line using the knots shown.Important Note: Avoid sheeting the boom out past 90 degrees or lifting the boom parallel with the mast while the gooseneck clip is still attached to the gooseneck ring. Forcing the gooseneck in this manner could break the gooseneck.

Attach the cunningham line to the sail andmast support collar.Attach the vang line and cleat to the boom.

Connect the upper and lower mast half.Slide the mast inside the mast sleeve on the sail.

Slide the base of the mast into the mast support tube.

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Tie the main sheet line to the ratchet block with a bowline knot. Feed the mainsheet line through the small block on the boom and then back through the ratchet block. Tie a figure 8 knot to the end of the mainsheet line to prevent it from sliding out of the ratchet block while sailing.

Pass the telescoping tiller handle through the rudderhead. Push the large red tiller ball firmly onto the end of the narrow/inside tube of the tiller handle. Fasten the tiller ball by screwing the screw in tightly with a phillips screwdriver. Important Note: Make sure the tiller ball is pushed on firmly before tightening the screw or it may slip off while sailing.

Familiarize yourself with the differentmechanisms of the rudder and tiller.

Pull the rope/balls to raise or lowerthe rudder blade.

Slide the tiller handle forward or backward in the rudder head to find the position most comfortable for you while sailing. To stop the tiller handle from sliding tighten the large plastic screws on the rudder head.

Pull the inside tube of the tiller handle out until it locks. In this position the hinge of the tiller handle allows the tiller handle to bend.

Slide the Dagger Board through the opening in the mid seat.Important Note: Avoid sliding the dagger-board all the way down while in shallow water. When approaching the shore or shallow water raise the daggerboard.

To remove the rudderpush the button on the motor mount and pull the rudder head up.

Slide the rudder into the motor mount. Important Note: Make sure the lower pintle is alligned with the lower hole of the motor mount before installing the rudder. The upper pintle may break if the lower pintle is not correctly positioned.

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RIGHTING YOUR BOAT AFTER CAPSIZE

SAILING SUGGESTIONS & CORRECT SAILING POSITIONSImportant Note: Correct weight distribution is very important to sailing performance.

Improve Your Performance! Small adjustments in line tension and weight distribution are important to get the best sailing performance out of your craft. Be aware of how they affect the way the boat sails and use them to improve your sailing.

For best upwind performance the occupants’ load must be evenly distributed around the mid seat.

Sailing Alone: When sailing alone we recommend sitting on the midseat or on the floor of the boat just behind the midseat. Many people find sitting on the floor the most comfortable position for sailing as it keeps the center of gravity low in the hull and improves stability.

Sailing With More Than One Person: When sailing with more than one person the weight of the occupants must be distributed evenly fore and aft. Try one person sitting facing forward on the mid seat and the other person facing forward sitting on the rear seat. Also try one person sitting on the floor in front of the mid seat and the other person sitting on the floor in front of the rear seat.

Important Note: Do not load too much weight to the rear of the boat. Too much weight to the rear of the boat will make it difficult to point/sail into the wind.For example, with only one person sailing do not sit on the rear seat; instead, keep your weight evenly distributed fore and aft like in the pictures above.

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In the event of capsize follow the steps in this sequence. 1-4) Right the boat by pulling on the daggerboard or gunwale. 5) Climb inside the boat.6) Bail the boat with a bailer.

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Email: [email protected] Web: www.walkerbay.com