Walker Bay 8
Description
The Walker Bay 8 (also known as the WB8 or Walker Bay 8 Dinghy) is a popular, injection-molded polyethylene rigid dinghy from Walker Bay Boats (Canada/USA). Introduced in the early 2000s and still in production (including updated models), it is designed as a tough, low-maintenance tender that rows exceptionally well, accepts a small outboard, and can be sailed with an optional Performance Sail Kit. The hull is one-piece seamless, impact-resistant, UV-stabilized, and virtually unsinkable, with a pram bow and molded "lapstrake" texture for added rigidity. It is widely used as a yacht tender, beach boat, or standalone fun dinghy for protected waters.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Walker Bay Boats (Canada/USA) |
| Length | 8.250 ft |
| LOA | 8.250 ft |
| Beam | 4.330 ft |
| Displacement | 71 lb |
| Year Built | 2001 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 12 ft |
| e | 7.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 12 ft | 7.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Walker Bay 8 - ASYMMETRICAL
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