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Johnson Outdoors Utility 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 Utility 9.4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJohnson Outdoors
ModelUtility 9.4
CategoryBoat
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Optional Accessories

Boat Covers

Custom designed boat covers made from vinyl.

Trailers

Trailers for JOW-Sport & Leisure fishing boats.

For Rowing Accessories

Accessories for rowing, like oar locks and oars.

Other Boats from JOW-Sport & Leisure

Material Checklist and Decal Application

Decal Application

Applying registration decals to the boat.

Storage Guidelines

Boats with Laminates

Information on the durability and care of laminated boats.

Maintenance Procedures

General Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the boat with mild detergent and a soft brush.

Salt Water Maintenance

Care for boats used in salt or brackish water to prevent marine growth.

Aerator Pump Maintenance

Maintenance for the aerator pump on specific models (10.2 & 10.6).

Transporting Your Boat

Transporting by Pick Up Truck

How to securely transport the boat in a pickup truck.

Trailering Guidelines

Proper procedures and support for trailering the boat.

Operating the Boat

Towing the 9.4 Watertender

Specific precautions for towing the Watertender 9.4 behind a yacht or larger boat.

Trim / Planing 10.6 Model

How to achieve planing for the 10.6 model by adjusting trim and weight.

Traveling Across the Water

Information on hull flexing during operation and its benefits.

Trim / Planing (All Models Except 10.6)

Planing guidance for models other than the 10.6.

Mooring and Docking

Advice on proper mooring and docking procedures to avoid hull damage.

Livewell Operation

Instructions for operating the livewell, including filling and aeration.

Navigation Lights

Guidance on using navigation lights in poor lighting conditions.

Launching Tips

Step-by-step guide for launching the boat safely.

Weather Conditions

Importance of checking weather conditions before operating the boat.

Personal Flotation Gear

Safety requirement for wearing proper Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).

About Your Fishing Boat

Hull and Deck Construction

Details on the boat's hull and deck materials and construction.

Capacity and Flotation

Information on boat capacity limits and flotation provided by foam blocks.

Setting Up Your Fishing Boat

Components and Basic Set Up

Overview of boat parts and initial setup procedures.

Installing the Seats

Instructions for installing boat seats and mounting bases.

Installing Drain Plugs

Procedure for installing drain plugs in the boat.

Electrical Power Connection

Connecting a 12V marine battery for boat power.

Installing Oar Locks

Steps for installing optional oar lock kits.

Pre-Launch Check

Drain Plug Check

Ensure all drain plugs are installed correctly before launching.

Drainage Management

How to manage and drain water accumulation from the hull.

Capacity Verification

Verify weight load and motor limits against the capacity plate.

Loading Weight Distribution

Distribute weight evenly when loading the boat.

Mounting a Small Outboard Motor

Installing a Trolling Motor

Connecting Trolling Motor Wires

Detailed instructions for connecting trolling motor power wires.

Electrical Systems Overview

Navigation Lights Operation

How navigation lights are controlled and operated on the boat.

Livewell Aerator Pump Control

Control and fuse information for the livewell aerator pump.

Additional Accessory Circuit

Details on the separate accessory circuit for extra power.

Installing Accessories

Accessory Placement (General)

Recommended locations for mounting fish finders or other accessories.

Transducer Mounting

Methods for mounting fish finder transducers on the boat.

Accessory Power Connection (General)

Connecting power for fish finders or other accessories.

Accessory Mounting at Bow

Specific mounting location for accessories at the bow.

Accessory Mounting Near Control Panel

Mounting accessories near the boat's control panel.

Accessory Power Connection (Basstender 11.3)

Connecting power for accessories on the Basstender 11.3 model.

Main Unit Mounting (Basstender 11.3)

Mounting the main unit of accessories for the 11.3 model.

Transducer Mounting (All Models)

Transducer mounting for all boat models.

Accessory Power Connection (9.4 & 10.2 Models)

Connecting power for accessories on 9.4 & 10.2 models.

Main Unit Placement (9.4 & 10.2 Models)

Placing the main unit of accessories for 9.4 & 10.2 models.

Transducer Mounting (9.4 & 10.2 Models)

Mounting transducers for 9.4 & 10.2 models.

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