Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Walker Bay Genesis Light RIB 2012 vs Walker Bay RID 310H 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Walker Bay Genesis Light RIB 2012 is a foldable design and the Walker Bay RID 310H 2008 is a rigid inflatable design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 10 hp for the Walker Bay Genesis Light RIB 2012 and 6 hp for the Walker Bay RID 310H 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
The Walker Bay Genesis Light RIB 2012 has a documented top speed of 19 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Walker Bay Genesis Light RIB 2012 and Walker Bay RID 310H 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWalker Bay
MakeWalker Bay
ModelGenesis Light RIB
ModelRID 310H
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam64 in. (162 cm) Inside: 30 in. (76 cm)
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (183 cm) Inside Beam: 4 ft. 5 in. (135 cm)
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches72
Length - Feet8.83
Length - Feet10
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (20 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail149 lbs. (68 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg67.59
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.149
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (310 cm)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches122
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeFoldable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter17 in (43 cm)
Tube diameter8 in. (20 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower10 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max10 hp
Engine max6 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Performance
Maximum speed19 kt
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity562 lbs. (255 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4