Walker Bay 8

Walker Bay 8

Description

Walker Bay was founded in South Africa in 1997. The Walker Bay 8 was introduced in 1998. It was designed by Paolo Rista.

Click here for a slideshow of other vehicles in the collection



Click here for an informative article on the Walker Bay Model 8 and 10



Walker Bay 8 Performance Sail Kit: Model # 3733920 | Mfg # 5001010007

Click here for information on the sail kit



Click here for the oarlock kit



Click here for price information in the Market Watch section of the Flymall



The Pennant Daysailer is a similar boat that is still in production.

Click here for the Pennant Daysailer site



Here is a 42 foot Ketch sailboat that Harry sailed on in the 1970s
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And here is a WWII Crash Boat that Harry sailed on in the 1970s
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Equipment Specifications
ManufacturerWalker Bay
Model8
Detailed Information
Engine Specs
Equipped with a Minn Kota Transom Mount Trolling Motor (30 pounds of thrust)

Click here for the owners manual



Click here for the motor tags ID and Vin number





Here is an alternative to an electric outboard motor with a battery. Made by Torqeedo. This one has a built in lithium-ion battery.



Travel 1103 CS

Here is a similar motor by Epropulsion




Modifications/Conversions

Click here for Harry's solution (via YouTube video) for the oar socket inserts/adapters that are not available



Click here for more pictures of the making of the oar socket inserts/adapters

Detailed Description
The Walker Bay 8 is made of polypropylene resin, which is injected into a steel mold and pressed at 5,000 tons.
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