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Johnson Outdoors Watertender 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 Watertender 9.4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Length9 ft 4 in
Beam5 ft.
Hull MaterialPVC
Inflation Time5 minutes
Deflation Time5 minutes
IncludesOars

Summary

Warranty

Optional Accessories

Boat Covers

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

Trailers

Trailers designed for JOW-Sport & Leisure fishing boats can be purchased through a local dealer.

For rowing

Accessories for rowing include oar locking horn kits, oar lock socket kits, and oars.

Other Boats from JOW-Sport & Leisure

Material Checklist

Warranty Registration Card

Read and complete the warranty registration card and mail it to JOW-Sport & Leisure.

Owner's Manual and Statement of Warranty

The Owner's Manual and Statement of Warranty is provided on the back page.

Manufacturer's Statement of Origin

This document is the ownership title for your boat, needed for state registration.

Decal Application

Boats with Laminates

Storage

Removing the boat from water

Remove the boat from water to prevent algae growth.

Storing on a trailer or supports

Proper methods for storing the boat on a trailer or supports to avoid hull distortion.

Maintenance

General Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the boat using mild detergent and a soft brush, avoiding specific products.

Salt Water Maintenance

How to maintain the hull in salt or brackish water to prevent marine life buildup.

Aerator Pump (10.2 & 10.6 Only)

Maintenance for the aerator pump, including checking intake slots and cleaning.

Transporting

Transporting by Pick Up Truck

Guidelines for safely transporting the boat in a pickup truck, including tie-down methods.

Trailering

How to properly trailer the boat, including support bunks and tie-down straps.

Operating the Boat

Weight Load Distribution

Importance of distributing weight appropriately across the deck for optimal operation.

Planing

Achieving planing may require experimentation with trim and weight distribution.

Towing the 9.4 (behind a yacht or larger boat)

Precautions for towing the Watertender 9.4 as a yacht tender.

Operating the Boat (continued)

Trim / Planing 10.6 model

How to achieve efficient planing for the 10.6 model, including motor size and trim.

Operating the Boat (continued)

Moving under poor lighting conditions

Guidelines for using bow and stern lights for visibility in poor lighting.

Traveling Across the Water

Information about hull flexing and its advantages when traveling across water.

Trim / Planing all models except 10.6

How to trim the motor for smooth travel on models other than the 10.6.

About Your Fishing Boat

Hull and Deck

Details on the thermoformed polyethylene hull and deck, its durability, and cleaning.

Capacity and Flotation

Information on boat capacity, flotation, and NMMA/USCG safety standards.

Operating the Boat (continued)

Shore Condition Awareness

Importance of being aware of shore conditions to prevent hull chafing.

Mooring and Docking

Advice on avoiding shallow water docking and using fenders to protect the hull.

Livewell Operation

How to operate the livewell, including filling, water temperature, and aerator pump use.

Lights

When to use navigation lights for visibility in poor lighting conditions.

Operating the Boat

Launching Tips

Step-by-step guidance for safely launching the boat from shore or a trailer.

Setting Up Your Fishing Boat

Components and Basic Set Up

Recommended steps to prepare the boat, including identifying models and components.

Installing the Seats

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

Installing Drain Plug(s)

Guidance on installing transom and hull drain plugs for water drainage.

Operating the Boat (continued)

Weather Conditions

Advisories on checking weather conditions before operating the boat.

Personal Flotation Gear

Importance of wearing proper Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).

Electrical Power

Installing Oar Locks

Pre-Launch Check

Drain Plug

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

Drainage

Guidance on draining accumulated water between the deck and hull.

Capacity

Verify weight load and motor are within the boat's capacity limits.

Loading

Distribute weight evenly when loading fuel, battery, and tackle boxes.

Mounting a Small Outboard

Installing a Trolling Motor

Electrical Systems Overview

Navigation Lights

How navigation lights are controlled and operated on different models.

Installing Accessories

Placement of main unit of fish finder or other accessory

Where to mount the main unit of a fish finder or accessory on the deck.

Mounting the transducer for a fish finder

How to mount a fish finder transducer on the motor or transom.

Installing Accessories

Hook up power for the fish finder or other accessory

Instructions for connecting power to fish finders or accessories on the bow or near the control panel.

Electrical Systems (continued)

Livewell Aerator Pump

Details on the livewell aerator pump control and fuse.

Additional Accessory Circuit

Information about a separate accessory circuit for powering additional equipment.

Installing Accessories (continued)

Mount Main Unit of Fish Finder/Accessory

Mounting locations for fish finder main units on the 11.3 model.

Mount Fish Finder Transducer (All Models)

Methods for mounting fish finder transducers on trolling motors or transoms.

Installing Accessories for 9.4 & 10.2 Models

Hook Up Accessory Power (Basshound/Basstender)

Connecting power for accessories directly to the battery for specific models.

Place Fish Finder Main Unit

Finding convenient locations on the deck to place fish finder main units.

Mount Fish Finder Transducer

Mounting the transducer on the motor or transom mounting block.

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