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WB 10 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 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. Die Tool K. : 80” x 1.3” / 2.03m x 3.3cm B. Dowel L. Line Kit C. Housing Cap Assembly 1. Line: 50” x 3/16” / 1.27m x 5mm D. Support Tube 2. Vang Line: 60” x 3/16” / 1.53m x 5mm E. Mast Support Collar 3. Line: 32” x 3/16” / 82cm x 5mm F. Seat Clamp Assembly 4. Mainsheet Line: 183” x 5/16” / 4.65m x 8mm G. Ratchet 5. Clew Line: 12” x 3/16” / 30cm x 5mm H. Lower Mast Half (w. ring): 90” x 1.76” / 2.28m x 4.5cm M. Vang I. Upper Mast Half: 90” x 1.6” / 2.28m x 4cm N. Telescoping Total Mast Height: 14’8” / 4.47m O. Retractable J. Performance Sail (w. Batten): 50 ft2 (3.8oz) / 4.6 m2 (160g/m2) P. Daggerboard: 40” x 8.25” x 1” / 1m x 21cm 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.

For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.walkerbay.com Using the die tool provided and a hammer, break open the Using the dowel provided and a hammer, break open the cover plate. This will allow the daggerboard to pass membrane in the daggerboard trunk. This will allow the through the keel cover plate. daggerboard to pass through the daggerboard trunk in the .

Install the daggerboard housing cap assembly. Insert the mast support tube through the opening in the Important Note: Do not overtighten the bolts, you may strip the seat. Slide the mast support collar up the mast support housing. tube. Twist the mast support collar until it locks in place.

Remove for sailing.

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 Slide the mast inside the mast sleeve on the sail. tube. Slide the batten into the pocket at the of the sail. Secure the batten with the webbing on the sail.

Attach the boom to the gooseneck ring on the lower mast. Attach the clew line and 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 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 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 sliding out of the ratchet block.

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.

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

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

Slide the Dagger Board through the opening in the mid seat. Slide the rudder into the Important Note: Avoid sliding the daggerboard all the way down while in motor mount. shallow water. To remove the rudder push the When approaching the shore or shallow water button on the motor mount and raise the daggerboard. pull the rudder head up.

For less daggerboard resistance remove front daggerboard brake from daggerboard housing cap. Page 3 HOW TO ADJUST SAIL SIZE

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 . 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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