WB 8 PERFORMANCE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

! WARNING 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 . - 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.

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

A. Open Cover Plate J. : 80” x 1.3” / 2.03m x 3.3cm B. Dowel K. Line Kit C. Support Tube 1. Mainsheet Line: 183” x 5/16” / 4.65m x 8mm D. Mast Support Collar 2. Line: 50” x 3/16” / 1.27m x 5mm E. Seat Clamp 3. Clew Line: 12” x 3/16” / 30cm x 5mm F. Ratchet Block 4. Line: 32” x 3/16” / 82cm x 5mm G. Lower Mast Half (w. ring): 90” x 1.76” / 2.28m x 4.5cm 5. Vang Line w. Vang : 60” x 3/16” / 1.53m x 5mm H. Upper Mast Half: 90” x 1.6” / 2.28m x 4cm L. Telescoping Total Mast Height: 14’8” / 4.47m M. Retractable I. Performance Sail: 39 ft2 (3.8oz) / 3.6 m2 (160g/m2) N. Daggerboard: 40” x 7.5” x 1” / 1m x 19cm x 2.5cm

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

- After use, especially in salt water, rinse boat, sail, spars and with fresh water. - Do not use detergents or chemicals to clean sail. - Roll the sail when storing it. - 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. - Avoid unnecessary prolonged exposure of and components to direct sunlight. - Check rigging before each use, and service if necessary.

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.

For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.walkerbay.com Install the open keel cover plate on the underside Break open the plastic seal in the daggerboard trunk of the using a #3 phillips screw driver. using a hammer and a dowel or long screw driver.

Insert the mast support tube through the opening in the Tighten the mast support collar by fastening the nut seat and slide the mast support collar up the mast and bolt with a nut driver (Nut driver included with boat). support tube.

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

Page 1 Connect the upper and lower mast half. Slide the base of the mast into the mast support tube. Slide the mast inside the mast sleeve on the sail.

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 and mast support collar. Attach the vang line and cleat to the boom.

Page 2 Tie the main 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 different Slide the rudder into the motor mount. Slide the Dagger Board through the opening mechanisms of the rudder and tiller. Important Note: Make sure the lower in the mid seat. pintle is alligned with the lower hole of Important Note: Avoid sliding the dagger- Pull the rope/balls to raise or lower the motor mount before installing the board all the way down while in shallow water. the rudder blade. rudder. The upper pintle may break if When approaching the shore or shallow water the lower pintle is not correctly raise the daggerboard. positioned.

Slide the tiller handle forward or backward in the rudder Pull the inside tube of the tiller handle out to find the position most comfortable for you while until it locks. In this position the hinge of the To remove the rudder sailing. To stop the tiller handle from sliding tighten the tiller handle allows the tiller handle to bend. push the button on the large plastic screws on the rudder head. motor mount and pull the rudder head up.

Page 3 SAILING SUGGESTIONS & CORRECT SAILING POSITIONS Important 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 . 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.

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

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