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2007 Walker Bay Genesis 310FT

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Length 10ft 3in / 3.05 m
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2007 Walker Bay Genesis 310FT Description
    One of the most innovative boat manufacturers

    has to be Walker Bay.

    Although their boats are all smaller in

    sizes, the designs are remarkably clever and their

    construction techniques are truly revolutionary.

    The "FT" in Genesis FT stands for folding

    transom, one of the attributes that makes the boat

    very easy to store and transport.

    Fundamentally, the Genesis FT is what's

    called a rigid hull inflatable boat. It has high-volume,

    low-pressure tubes surrounding the rigid

    hull to give the boat remarkable load carrying

    capacity at a high degree of seaworthiness considering

    its size.

    Unique to Walker Bay is a special material

    called high impact marine composite. Walker Bay

    uses high-pressure injection moulding in a special

    mould that weighs 72 tons. The hull is injected

    moulded at 6,000 psi, producing a one-piece hull

    with no seams.

    The hull of the Genesis FT is 10 feet, 2 inches

    long with a beam of 66 inches, yet it has the

    amazing rating of a four person capacity.

    Recommended horsepower is 10, but our test

    boat was equipped with the maximum - a

    Yamaha 15 hp two-stroke.

    Walker Bay offers the 310 Genesis FT in

    either PVC or Hypalon material for the tubes.

    The unique folding transom is hinged to fold

    down when the tubes are deflated, making it so

    compact it can be stored in a bag.

    At the transom is another unique Walker Bay

    feature; trim tabs that incorporate wheels.

    Whether it's assembled and in use or folded away

    for storage, most people can pick up the boat at

    the bow and roll it on the transom wheels. This is

    very clever indeed.

    Combined with the 76-pound, 15-hp

    Yamaha, you can transport it in most vans and

    even some cars without a trailer. The whole thing

    could store in an apartment building storage locker.

    Features include large fore and aft grab handles,

    as well as a good size bow storage area with a

    handy tray to keep small items dry and secure.

    Under the tray is a larger bin. The one seat that

    comes with the boat is cleverly equipped with two

    drink holders and another storage lid where the

    storage tray from the bow can be relocated. The

    portable fuel tank can store under the seat or up

    in the bow if you prefer. It's possible to route the

    fuel line under the solid floor of the boat to

    reduce clutter and the floor keeps your feet and

    cargo dry. Other clever features include telescopic

    oars that store neatly in the hull sides and the 310

    model has folding oar locks in the tubes.

    The Yamaha started easily and was easy to

    use. On small boats, we recommend drivers

    always attach the tether cord properly for safety

    reasons. Normally, you drive sitting on the side of

    the tube, bracing yourself with your foot and

    holding a side hand hold. Because of the short

    length on the Genesis 310 FT, you need to lean

    forward to plane it off with only one person on

    board; it actually planes more quickly with two

    aboard. The 15 Yamaha hit 20.3 mph, which is

    plenty quick for this type of boat. The side tubes

    give good stability and sea-keeping qualities considering

    the small size.

    Whether it's a very safe and fun boat for the

    kids at the cottage, a little platform to scuba dive

    from or a tender for a yacht, Walker Bay has an

    impressively well-designed product in the 310.

2007 Walker Bay Genesis 310FT Test Specifications
    Test boat engine: Yamaha 15, 2-stroke, 15
    hp twin cylinder, 246 cc/ 15 ci, standard 3-
    blade aluminum prop
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