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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.
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Versatility is everything. The boat that rows, sail & motors
In 1998 the Walker Bay 8 was launched and took the market by storm as the little boat that rows, sails and motors. It was designed to get more people into boating because it is inexpensive, versatile, durable and very light weight making it easy to handle. Today there are five boats that fit into this category including the Rigid Inflatable Dinghies (RID). The sleek hull and integrated oar system with detachable performance blades make it easy to row and quite swift. There are several different options for sail kits based on one's experience and desired performance level. The lapstrake hull and seating design makes it efficient for motoring. These boats are the ideal boat tender, great beginner or junior sailing vessel and an all-round hassle-free recreational boat. Few multi-purpose products in the world do all of their functions as well as Walker Bay boats.
Engineered to make the difference
Walker Bay® boats are manufactured using state-of-the-art injection molding. Precisely pre-measured High Impact Marine Composite (HIMC) resin is injected into the 82-ton steel mold with over 8,000 tons of clamp force. In less than five minutes, a flawless single-walled hull is born. This superior manufacturing process enables the boat to be lightweight, UV-protected, finely detailed, scuff resistant, seamless with no joints to leak and of the highest level of precision, producing a perfect boat time and time again. The process is entirely environmentally friendly and the materials are recyclable.
A world boat
With a vision to design a line of boats with global appeal, Walker Bay® Boats has selected an international team with some of the best designers and engineers from around the world. From French boat designers, to Italian mold engineers, to Danish plastic specialists, the boats are produced on the largest injection molding machine in the World and then shipped to every continent and sold in over 50 countries. All boats are made to nest in increments of two and a half inches (with the seats packaged separately) so shipping efficiency is increased by 5 times over comparable boats of this size. This enables the boats to be affordable for families around the world. The manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce over 350 boats per day, making worldwide supply a reality.
Build your own boat with Walker Bay's Add-a™ system
Everyone is different and preferences change over time. With the Add-a™ system, your boat can change too and you choose what options you want and when. To build a boat you first choose a hull which involves picking a size and a color combination. Then if you want you can add-a Variable Profile Design (VPD) tube to increase stability and capacity. You can also Add-a™ sail kit, of which there are many options based on performance and experience level. The sail kits come complete with all the lines, hardware and quality components required to harness the wind. Whether you want a rowboat for the cottage, a tender for your yacht or a sailboat for your kids, the Add-a™ system gives you all the flexibility to choose and change options from a selection of high quality features.
A passion mixed with ingenuity creates a sail program for kids.
The Englewood Sailing Club currently uses 6 Walker Bay 10's with performance sail kits for a sailing program. The program was started by Warren Spear who is a long time boater and wanted to give kids an outlet to get on the water. Warren started the program by going to the YMCA. He needed the program to have insurance so he approached the local chapter to offer the program and be carried under their insurance umbrella. The YMCA was happy to offer kids a chance to sail and because of their extensive reach, there is a constant flow of keen participants. To pay for the boats Warren had different companies or organizations sponsor a boat and their logo was then put on the sail. The program has turned out to be a huge success and just a lot of fun for kids looking to blow off some steam and learn a skilled lifetime sport.
