Walker Bay Genesis Owenrs Safety Manual - page 10
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CAUTION
STORAGE
Before storing rinse boat with mild soap and fresh water.
Rinse away sand or debris.
Dry boat before storing to prevent accumulation of mould.
Store boat in a cool and dry place.
Risk of fire. Do not store fuel, fuel tanks, fuel lines or any fuel
related components in direct sunlight. Read Owner’s Manual
provided with your outboard motor for storage information.
Avoid storing boat in water when not in use to prevent contact with
hazardous chemicals due to pollution, abrasion from foreign objects
and accumulation of marine growth.
USE A BOAT COVER OR STORAGE BAG
Avoid unnecessary exposure of the tubes to direct sunlight.
If a bag or cover is not provided with your boat, accessory covers
are available. For information contact Walker Bay® customer
service at info@walkerbay.com.
Do not store boat where it may come in contact with sharp or
abrasive objects.
Do not store boat where rodents may have access to it, they can
chew through the tube’s fabric creating a leak.
Do not place heavy objects on boat in storage.
Tie boat down if you keep it in a potentially windy area.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
ANCHORING - MOORING
Anchoring and mooring lines should be attached to metal eyes on
hull.
Fasten boat securely. Failure to do so could result in loss of boat.
DAVITS, CRADLES AND CHOCKS
Failure to correctly lift and store your boat with davits, cradles or
chocks could result in injury or damage your boat. Walker Bay is
not responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper use
or storage with davit, cradle or chock systems.
Use metal lifting rings identified in the TYPICAL FEATURES AND
DECK PLAN figure in this manual or the DAVIT, CHOCK AND
CRADLE sheet included with this manual which can also be seen
and downloaded at www.walkerbay.com.
Elevate bow and open drain plug to prevent accumulation of water.
Do not attach lifting device to handles or features not intended for
lifting.
Do not lift boat with people onboard.
Cradles must provide adequate support or hull can be damaged or
deformed.
Tie boat securely to prevent movement when underway.
USE A BOAT COVER
We recommend storing your boat with a boat cover to maintain
the condition and prolong the life of your boat.
GENESIS (HIMC) HULL - STORAGE ON
DAVITS, CRADLES AND CHOCKS
The Genesis HIMC hull material is extremely light-weight, durable,
and resistant to impact and the elements. It is also flexible in
certain areas and must be positioned on the hull’s strong resting
points when on chocks, cradles or bunks.
For strong points/areas refer to the the diagrams on the attached
sheets labeled RESTING POINTS FOR DAVITS, CHOCKS &
BUNKS for Genesis. These diagrams can also be viewed and
downloaded at www.walkerbay.com.
Support the weight of the motor when storing boat on davits,
chocks, bunks or cradles. Failure to support motor can deform or
damage the HIMC hull over time.
Deformation or damage to the hull resulting from not properly
supporting the hull or motor is not covered under warranty.
For information on lifting or storing your boat on davits, chocks
or cradles refer to the sheet with diagrams and detailed information
for your model of boat included with this manual or go to
www.walkerbay.com.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
Approach land slowly with extreme caution.
Avoid hazards below water surface such as rocks. Hazards can
damage hull, tube, motor, or propeller.
Do not power boat onto land. You can damage hull or tube.
Do not drag boat across rocks, pavement, or sand. You can
damage hull or tube.
BEACHING
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