Matching a foldable Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008 against a inflatable rigid Walker Bay Generation 360 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008 at 11,0 ft versus Walker Bay Generation 360 2013 at 11,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Walker Bay Generation 360 2013 tips the scales at 487 lbs — 388 lbs less than the Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008 at 99 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 40 hp, the Walker Bay Generation 360 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008 comes in at 7 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Walker Bay Generation 360 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008 has a documented top speed of 20 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Walker Bay Generation 360 2013 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Walker Bay 340 AIR 2008 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.