I have a walker bay 8, with sailkit, inflatable tubes, and a small mercury outboard. The perfect partner for a cruising sailboat, row, sail, power, as you wish, it is great!
Most helpful! We've been looking for car-toppable, stable sailboat for the twins and us, and lo, the Walker seems to fit the bill. Its multiple uses also appeal for I also like to row. We can take it to our wee lake -- much smaller than yours, tho' gator-free, and be out shortly. Someday maybe a Flying Scot on a larger lake, but bet the little one remains useful and fun. Many thanks for taking us along and demoing her!
You're welcome Natalie! You mention car-toppable. I had intended to carry mine on my kayak truck rack but it was a little too big and heavy so I bought a small trailer for it.
I lol'd at the Dinghy comment. Brilliant. As others have, thanks for the overview. Looking to get a small sailing dinghy for the rocky lake I have access to, as the Laser I am borrowing is fragile. Fair winds.
Hello Sir, We are developing a dinghy that will be ready to order in some months. If you can share your mail adress, we can give updates and put you in our waiting list. Best regards
Nice video. I did notice that you have the outhaul knotted where it passes through the outhaul clam cleat. That strikes me as dangerous. If the wind really picked up, I'd want to be able to let the outhaul fly quickly so she didn't capsize
I am also a dinghy. I bought a used WB 10. Gooseneck clip attached to the end of the boom breaks easily, and it's hard to get a replacement part. Have to hack off the old clip and rivet on a new one, which is hard to find. Customer service in the states in unresponsive. Mast support collar cleat broke so can't tied down the tack line. Bought a replacement, but old one is locked onto the mast tube. Customer service didn't have a workable solution, and stopped responding.
Walker Bay directed me to Inflatable Boat Parts when I needed a rudder hinge. They are great and carry a lot of things for the WB's. I just checked and I think I found the gooseneck and support collar you are talking about! shop.inflatableboatparts.com/product-category/walker-bay-boat-parts/sails-masts-booms-sail-kit-accessories/
@@JimW908 No, gooseneck clip (mast end of boom) is still out of stock. Thanks anyway though. Also, I can't replace the mast support collar because I can't remove the mast support tube (older yellow one). WB insists all I have to do is twist, but no, it is locked in place. In fact, installation instructions say to twist collar until it "locks". So it locks in place when install. Logically then, it must need to be "unlocked" to get it off. Not according to WB customer service. They keep saying just twist. They haven't been much help. But thanks.
Thank you Jim for my first comment on this video. If buying the Walker Bay 10 new, it is sold with the sail kit and inflatable kit separately. So you could try the boat and sail first and add the tubes later. I bought mine used complete. I really like the boat as it is cleverly designed to fill a lot of needs for many people. A yacht tender for live-aboards, a row or motor boat or a daysailer. It has a well balanced helm as I point out in the vid. The molded-in lap strake sides not only provide a traditional look but add to the hull rigidity. Years ago I sailed a Hobie Cat and later owned a 28' cruising sloop. At 62 I find the Walker Bay 10 just right for enjoying an afternoon on a freshwater lake here in Florida.
I'm considering to buy one of these for learn to sail. I like the safety feature of the inflatable tubes. ¿ How much hard to capsize. the Walker Bay RID is ? ¿Have you ever had a unintentional capsize?
Hi Jorge, The same reason I bought mine. I sail alligator infested waters in Florida and the thought of capsizing creeps me out. The boat is very stable with the optional inflatable tubes. Now it is a displacement hull as opposed to a planing hull so don't expect screaming performance. I think it would be good boat to learn how to sail. Most people learning to sail will start with a boat having only a mainsail. Then move to learning the main and jib sail. The Walker Bay 10 has an available jib kit that can be added later. I've been very pleased with the quality of the Walker Bay 10. As far as capsizing goes the boat doesn't even heel very much with those tubes. It has never unintentionally capsized. I'm more concerned about the rig in stiff wind as there are no cable stays. But the sail does have one reef point in it for reducing the sail area in heavier wind. I've become a fair weather sailor and only go out on nice light air days but it's good to know I can reduce the sail if an unexpected front rolls in. I hope this helps. Jim
The Walker Bay 10 which I have turned out to be too heavy to lift and load and too wide for my pickup box mounted Thule rack. I ended up getting a small boat trailer for it. The Walker Bay 8 might be easier, but I can't say for sure. Are you in Florida? I'm considering selling the boat and trailer as I haven't been using it much.
Looks like your ratchet block was rigged the wrong way round, making it easier for the wind than for you...the sheave clicks (turning freely) when you let the sail out, but is silent (because it's not rotating) when you haul in.
That is a great tip! Thank you. Upon closer examination the ratchet block is a series of tapered flats that can act as cam cleats to grip the sheet. My hand did get tired holding the main sheet. I will set it as you suggest my next time out.
I have a walker bay 8, with sailkit, inflatable tubes, and a small mercury outboard. The perfect partner for a cruising sailboat, row, sail, power, as you wish, it is great!
Thanks for the feedback, Dennis!
Most helpful! We've been looking for car-toppable, stable sailboat for the twins and us, and lo, the Walker seems to fit the bill. Its multiple uses also appeal for I also like to row. We can take it to our wee lake -- much smaller than yours, tho' gator-free, and be out shortly.
Someday maybe a Flying Scot on a larger lake, but bet the little one remains useful and fun.
Many thanks for taking us along and demoing her!
You're welcome Natalie! You mention car-toppable. I had intended to carry mine on my kayak truck rack but it was a little too big and heavy so I bought a small trailer for it.
I lol'd at the Dinghy comment. Brilliant. As others have, thanks for the overview. Looking to get a small sailing dinghy for the rocky lake I have access to, as the Laser I am borrowing is fragile. Fair winds.
Looks fun!
I can’t wait to get one!
Hello Sir,
We are developing a dinghy that will be ready to order in some months.
If you can share your mail adress, we can give updates and put you in our waiting list.
Best regards
@@bugrawaveyboats2980 Any updates on the boats?
Nice video. I did notice that you have the outhaul knotted where it passes through the outhaul clam cleat. That strikes me as dangerous. If the wind really picked up, I'd want to be able to let the outhaul fly quickly so she didn't capsize
Good tip. Thanks!
I am also a dinghy. I bought a used WB 10. Gooseneck clip attached to the end of the boom breaks easily, and it's hard to get a replacement part. Have to hack off the old clip and rivet on a new one, which is hard to find. Customer service in the states in unresponsive. Mast support collar cleat broke so can't tied down the tack line. Bought a replacement, but old one is locked onto the mast tube. Customer service didn't have a workable solution, and stopped responding.
Walker Bay directed me to Inflatable Boat Parts when I needed a rudder hinge. They are great and carry a lot of things for the WB's. I just checked and I think I found the gooseneck and support collar you are talking about! shop.inflatableboatparts.com/product-category/walker-bay-boat-parts/sails-masts-booms-sail-kit-accessories/
@@JimW908 No, gooseneck clip (mast end of boom) is still out of stock. Thanks anyway though. Also, I can't replace the mast support collar because I can't remove the mast support tube (older yellow one). WB insists all I have to do is twist, but no, it is locked in place. In fact, installation instructions say to twist collar until it "locks". So it locks in place when install. Logically then, it must need to be "unlocked" to get it off. Not according to WB customer service. They keep saying just twist. They haven't been much help. But thanks.
Very nice video and very nice boat. I plan to get WB 10. Do you think they do ok without the inflatable? Thanks, Jim
Thank you Jim for my first comment on this video. If buying the Walker Bay 10 new, it is sold with the sail kit and inflatable kit separately. So you could try the boat and sail first and add the tubes later. I bought mine used complete. I really like the boat as it is cleverly designed to fill a lot of needs for many people. A yacht tender for live-aboards, a row or motor boat or a daysailer. It has a well balanced helm as I point out in the vid. The molded-in lap strake sides not only provide a traditional look but add to the hull rigidity. Years ago I sailed a Hobie Cat and later owned a 28' cruising sloop. At 62 I find the Walker Bay 10 just right for enjoying an afternoon on a freshwater lake here in Florida.
I'm considering to buy one of these for learn to sail. I like the safety feature of the inflatable tubes. ¿ How much hard to capsize. the Walker Bay RID is ? ¿Have you ever had a unintentional capsize?
Hi Jorge, The same reason I bought mine. I sail alligator infested waters in Florida and the thought of capsizing creeps me out. The boat is very stable with the optional inflatable tubes. Now it is a displacement hull as opposed to a planing hull so don't expect screaming performance. I think it would be good boat to learn how to sail. Most people learning to sail will start with a boat having only a mainsail. Then move to learning the main and jib sail. The Walker Bay 10 has an available jib kit that can be added later. I've been very pleased with the quality of the Walker Bay 10. As far as capsizing goes the boat doesn't even heel very much with those tubes. It has never unintentionally capsized. I'm more concerned about the rig in stiff wind as there are no cable stays. But the sail does have one reef point in it for reducing the sail area in heavier wind. I've become a fair weather sailor and only go out on nice light air days but it's good to know I can reduce the sail if an unexpected front rolls in. I hope this helps. Jim
Thanks for your response.
You're welcome!
How does it compare to the foldable Seahopper?
Somebody metioned "rooftop sailboat" in the comments. Is this in fact a rooftop sailboat or do you need a trailer.
The Walker Bay 10 which I have turned out to be too heavy to lift and load and too wide for my pickup box mounted Thule rack. I ended up getting a small boat trailer for it. The Walker Bay 8 might be easier, but I can't say for sure. Are you in Florida? I'm considering selling the boat and trailer as I haven't been using it much.
No I am in Texas. Thank you for your response and your video.
Looks like your ratchet block was rigged the wrong way round, making it easier for the wind than for you...the sheave clicks (turning freely) when you let the sail out, but is silent (because it's not rotating) when you haul in.
That is a great tip! Thank you. Upon closer examination the ratchet block is a series of tapered flats that can act as cam cleats to grip the sheet. My hand did get tired holding the main sheet. I will set it as you suggest my next time out.