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Johnson Outdoors Bass Tender 9.4 User Manual

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JOHNSON OUTDOORS
WATERCRAFT
SPORT & LEISURE GROUP
®
FISHING BOAT
OWNER’S MANUAL
Bass Hound
tm
9.4
Bass Hound
tm
10.2
Water Quest Brand
Bass Tender
tm
9.4
Bass Tender
tm
10.2
Bass Tender
tm
10.2 C*
Bass Tender
tm
10.6
Bass Tender
tm
11.3
Watertender 9.4
Utility 9.4*
* with Advantage
®
Camouflage
tm
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Sport & Leisure
®
4855 Broadmoor SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-5360
1-800-552-6287
www.jowatercraft.com
January 2004
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Johnson Outdoors Bass Tender 9.4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJohnson Outdoors
ModelBass Tender 9.4
CategoryBoat
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty

Optional Accessories

Boat Covers

Custom designed boat covers made from durable, long-lasting vinyl are available.

Trailers

Information on purchasing trailers specifically designed for JOW-Sport & Leisure fishing boats.

Other Boats from JOW-Sport & Leisure

Lists other watercraft offered by the company, such as deck boats, pedal boats, canoes, and kayaks.

Material Checklist

Decal Application

Instructions for applying registration decals to the boat's surface, ensuring proper adhesion.

Storage

Proper Hull Support

Details how to support the boat's hull on a trailer or other stands to avoid distortion.

Maintenance

General Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the boat using mild detergent and water, avoiding harsh products.

Salt Water Maintenance

Advice on cleaning hulls exposed to salt or brackish water to prevent marine growth.

Aerator Pump Care

Steps for checking and cleaning the aerator pump intake slots on specific models.

Transporting

Transporting by Pick Up Truck

Guidance on safely securing the boat in the bed of a pickup truck, with tie-down advice.

Trailering

Best practices for trailering boats, including proper support and tie-down methods.

Operating the Boat

Towing the 9.4 as a Yacht Tender

Specific precautions for towing the Watertender 9.4 behind a larger vessel.

Trim / Planing 10.6 Model

Explains how to achieve planing for the 10.6 model through trim and weight distribution.

Hull Flexing During Use

Addresses hull flexing during use, a characteristic of polyethylene boats that absorbs minor bumps.

Trim / Planing All Models Except 10.6

Explains smooth travel for non-planing models with proper loading and trim adjustments.

Mooring and Docking

Advice on avoiding shallow water and using fenders when mooring or docking the boat.

Livewell Operation

Instructions on filling, using, and draining the livewell, including aerator pump usage.

Navigation Lights

Guidance on using navigation lights in poor lighting conditions such as dusk, dawn, or fog.

About Your Fishing Boat

Hull and Deck Material

Describes the thermoformed polyethylene hull and deck, its durability, and cleaning methods.

Capacity and Flotation

Explains how boat capacity and flotation are determined and provided by foam blocks.

Setting Up Your Fishing Boat

Launching Tips

Provides step-by-step advice for safely launching the boat into the water.

Installing the Seats

Instructions for attaching swivel mounting bases to seats using the provided fasteners.

Installing Drain Plugs

Details the location and installation of transom and deck drain plugs for water removal.

Pre-Launch Check

Drain Plug Installation

Ensures all drain plugs (transom, livewell, bow) are correctly installed before launching.

Drainage Between Deck and Hull

Addresses water accumulation between deck and hull and how to properly drain it.

Capacity and Loading

Advises checking capacity plates and distributing weight evenly for safe operation.

Mounting Outboard and Trolling Motors

Mounting a Small Outboard

Instructions for attaching an outboard motor to the transom, respecting horsepower limits.

Installing a Trolling Motor

Guidance on connecting a trolling motor to the boat's transom or bow sockets.

Electrical Systems Overview

Navigation Lights Operation

Explains how the control panel switch operates navigation lights for 10.6/11.3 and socket installation for 10.2.

Livewell Aerator Pump Control

Explains the aerator pump control switch and its associated fuse on the control panel.

Additional Accessory Circuit

Describes a separate accessory circuit with a 7.5 amp fuse for powering additional equipment.

Installing Accessories

Hooking Up Power for Accessories

Instructions for connecting power to fish finders or other accessories for 10.6 and 11.3 models.

Mounting Accessories on Deck

Guides on placing accessories on the bow deck or near the control panel.

Mounting Transducer for Fish Finder

Details transducer mounting options on the motor or a transom block for all models.

Accessory Installation for 9.4 & 10.2 Models

Instructions for connecting power and mounting accessories for Basshound and Basstender 9.4/10.2.

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