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The Hull That Keeps on Going
Walker Bay hulls are injection molded from a custom-engineered High Impact Marine Composite (HIMC) resin that is incredibly durable and impact resistant. The hulls have gone through rigorous testing which includes pounding repeatedly with a sledgehammer for ten minutes as well as being driven over by a large Sports Utility Vehicle. The resilient one-piece injection molded hull will get a few scuffs but no fractures or breakage, and returns to form due to the memory characteristic that is inherent in HIMC. Unlike a hard fiberglass hull that is vulnerable to corrosion or delaminating when scratched, the Walker Bay hull is a single color solid material that requires no fixing for scuffs and scrapes. Walker Bay hulls come with a TEN (10) YEAR WARRANTY but are likely going to last a lifetime.
Not Just Another RIB...
Walker Bay wanted to create a boat that would stand out from the rest and offer the consumer more reasons to choose a Genesis or Odyssey over other inflatable boats in this category. What sets these boats apart from the competition is firstly, the design of the light weight durable composite hull and trim tabs making this boat an excellent performer, optimizing planning performance and maneuverability. Secondly, value –the boats are competitively priced with high-end features that are aesthetically pleasing. Thirdly, there are lots of innovative features that make for a more comfortable ride and high-end feel. For example, the tapering tube design maximizes internal space and extends further aft to reduce spray and increase stability. There are also many innovative storage compartments to stow fuel tanks, gear, life jackets and so on. There are two wheels in the hull so one person can easily role it down the boat ramp, telescopic Hydrocurve oars that stow out of the way and a non-skid floor with drainage slats that can also be used for strapping down gear. The list goes on to demonstrate that this is no ordinary inflatable.
Manufacturing Makes the Difference
With 21 different models, the company purchased a new manufacturing facility with 60,000 square feet, intermodal shipping capabilities and an on-water testing facility. The plant holds the 72 ton state of the art injection molding machinery that injects precisely pre-measured UV-protected polypropylene resin into the mold with a massive force of over 5000 tons. The result is a superior one-piece hull that is lightweight and extremely durable with no seams or joints to crack or leak. The injection molding process provides the highest level of finishing and accuracy so that engineers were able to fine tune the hull to improve water flow, optimize planing performance and improve maneuverability at high speeds. Unlike other RIB’s Walker Bay has designed every component on every RIB so that it is even more functional and performs better.
Try It To Believe It
You can read all the brochures and see all the pictures but you will only know how great it rides when you take it out for a trial. If your magazine is doing a RIB comparison article, feature story, or tender article and are interested in doing a trial, please contact Brigitta Shore at bshore@walkerbay.com for more information. This is subject to availability and meeting specific media criteria.
