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David W

David W

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Jun 1, 2004
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Hi all, We have a Walker Bay 8. I have found that when rowing alone it is a dream. With two aboard, we sit a little down in the stern shall we say... Anyone discovered a solution to the problem that doesn't involve extreme dieting, the removal of body parts or the leaving of loved ones ashore? I was thinking along the lines of a forward rowing station...
 
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Trevor - SailboatOwners.c

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Good thinking...

Hi David - We have a Gig Harbor 10' rowing/sailing dinghy and we solve the trim problem with 2 with what you alluded to: the forward rowing station. When single, I sit in the middle seat; when there's 2 of us, the rower sits in the bow to even the trim. It shouldn't be too hard to drill and add a second set of oar locks forward of the existing ones, but I've not done it on a Walker Bay. Photo shows the location of the 2 sets of oarlocks. Best, Trevor
 
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Tim C350 April IV

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Dec 2, 2003
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Catalina 350 Seattle
Reality

Dave - I experience the same kind of thing with my walkerbay 8 - really like the boat, but it isn't an RIB or a Livingston when it comes to load carrying capability. The one thing I do when rowing two is to try to extend my weight as far forward - while still on the center seat - as I can. Depending upon the relative weight differential between the person who currently rows and the person who currently weighs down the stern, you might try an experiment and switch roles. In any case, the WB will still be off trim somewhat. I've toyed with the idea of adding the optional inflatable tubes to the WB - the kit isn't a huge cost (if you look for a sale) - and it would certainly increase the usefulness and stability of the WB. The negatives for me would be that I think it would goof up a pretty fun little sailing dinghy (for one person) and the tubes might make it difficult to store it on its side on the dock. Good Luck! Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
 
David W

David W

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 27 Victoria BC
Hmm Walker Bay sells the sockets as parts

This could be the way to go... Thanks all! David
 
Don12364

Don12364

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Dec 2, 2003
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WB 8

I borrowed one with a view to buying a new one. Put my 2HP Suzuki on the back and launched down a slipway. Walked towards the stern to start the engine - and met the tide coming the other way. Didn't buy - bought a small RIB instead.
 
David W

David W

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 27 Victoria BC
Good to know

Don't own an outboard because dislike the noise, and I like to row. Rowing an inflatable is an exercise in frustration to me But to each their own. Cheers! :)
 
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Windwalker

Size Matters

Putting two full grown adults in a Walker Bay 8 is like putting ten pounds of potatos in a five pound bag. Which can be fun if it's 80 degrees out in a calm bay. But put a bit of cooler weather
ougher water & yikes...Be safe.
 
David W

David W

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 27 Victoria BC
True enough...

That is why I want to be able to row from further forward, to get the stern rail a bit higher.
 
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Jonathan

"Dinghy Dog" it!

"Dinghy Dogs" are a much cheaper alternative to WB's obscenely overpriced RIB kits. Remember, DD's are fairly easy to deflate, so the tubes will be out of the way for stowing in deck. The guy who sells them pointed out that inexpensive, extra racks can be installed on other boats, and the tubes switched from boat to boat, depending on which one you're using.
 
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