LUXURY PERFORMANCE TENDER
Wed designed the incredible G17 luxury runabout tender to deliver the ultimate in comfort, performance, and just plain fun. The G17s combination of light weight, comfort, features and versatility put it into a category all it’s own. What makes the G17 a perfect runabout is its compact, easy to handle size and its super comfortable and spacious layout. Its sporty performance and abundant features mean fun and entertainment all day long.
The G-Series Family of Boats
With striking styling and a sporty wide-body frame, the Walker Bay G-Series luxury yacht tenders will exceed your expectations in both form and function. With detailed attention to hull design and hydrodynamics, the G-Series outperforms any other RIB in its class for design, comfort and handling. This impressive series of luxury RIBs was created to provide you with a beautifully designed and outstanding performing boat in any conditions.
G17 Highlights
17′
LENGTH OVERALL
10 ppl
MAX CAPACITY
115 hp
MAXIMUM HP
1160 lbs
BOAT WEIGHT
The G17 Luxury RIB.
The G17 luxury RIB will exceed your expectations in both function and comfort. Our attention to hull design and engineering along with more standard features have resulted in a truly world class deluxe Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).
Most RIB manufacturers use basic plywood stringers to support the hull and top deck, Walker Bay incorporates a Polyurethane Composite Micro Stringer System in the floor which is lighter, stronger than wood and results in a smoother ride.
Where typical RIBs may have an air cavity between the hull and deck, Walker Bay bonds the hull and deck together using a unidirectional glass and a polyurethane stringer grid bonding system. This absorbs the impact from wave chop, makes the hull stronger and lighter and provides permanent positive flotation.
When it comes to quality control, we pay attention to every detail. Distortion and misalignment in a hull contributes to poor handling and stress cracks. Walker Bay creates a straighter and better riding boat by incorporating a proprietary “jig and alignment” process for the joining of the main parts so stress energy is distributed efficiently for a better handling and longer lasting boat.
Smooth ride. Superior maneuverability.
The extra deep V-hull in all Walker Bay Generation luxury yacht tenders is made for cutting through water. As well, the customized gas tank fits in the bow section of the keel, moving weight forward in the boat to further reduce the impact of rough chop and contribute to early planing.
As the G17 propels forward, the concave chines deflect the water down, reducing spray and increasing hull traction for aggressive maneuvering. The stern of the hull, meanwhile, flattens out to facilitate planing at low speeds. Above the water, the sloping design of the bow step pushes the boat down at the front while the downward curve of the stern lifts the tail to increase stability and handling.
G17 Features and Specifications
Specifications
LOA – 525cm / 17’2″
Beam – 244cm / 8’4″
Tube Diameter – 50cm / 20″
Internal Length – 330cm / 10’10”
Internal Beam – 156cm / 5’2″
Chambers – 5
Max Passengers – 10
Max Load – 1250kg / 2750lbs
Boat Weight – 527kg / 1160lb
Max Power – 86kw / 115hp
Recommended Power – 68kw / 90hp
Max Recommended Speed – 40 kt
Tank Size – 136L / 36gal
Tube Material – Orca CSM®
Model specific features
Gray or Mocha EVA Steps – Included
Gray or Mocha EVA Floor – Optional
Stern Boarding Ladder – Included
Retractable Ski Post – Optional
Fresh Water Shower – Included
Sun Bed – Optional
Standard Features
- Console w. Passenger Backrest Cushion
- Hydraulic Tilt Steering System
- Deluxe 13” Steering Wheel
- Deluxe Boarding Ladder
- Port and Starboard Boarding Steps
- Removable Leaning Post / Boarding Handle
- Driver’s Side Flip-up Bolster Seat
- 5 Stainless Steel Cup Holders
- Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Towing Rings
- 6 Stainless Steel Handrails
- 4 Stainless Steel Pop-up Cleats
- 4 Davit Lifting Point Options
- 7 Stainless Steel Davit Lifting Points
- Low Profile LED Bow Light
- LED Courtesy Lights
- Fresh Water Shower (10G/38L Capacity)
- Deluxe Cushions
- 2 Insulated Cooler Lockers
- Gray or Mocha EVA Boarding Steps
Optional Features
- Retractable Ski Pole
- Bow Area Deluxe Sun Bed
- Gray or Mocha EVA Floor
- *Sunbrella Boat Cover
Walker Bay uses ORCA CSM® tube fabric. The CSM compound offers the best UV resistance and ageing properties for boats permanently exposed to sun, sea and weather.