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JOHNSON OUTDOORS

WATERCRAFT

SPORT & LEISURE GROUP

FISHING BOAT

OWNER’S MANUAL

Bass Hound

9.4

Bass Hound

10.2

Water Quest Brand

Bass Tender

9.4

Bass Tender

10.2

Bass Tender

10.2 C*

Bass Tender

10.6

Bass Tender

11.3

Watertender 9.4

Utility 9.4*

* with Advantage

Camouflage

Johnson Outdoors Watercraft – Sport & Leisure

4855 Broadmoor SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-5360
1-800-552-6287
www.jowatercraft.com

January 2004

Summary of Contents for Bass Hound 10.2

Page 1: ...0 2 Water Quest Brand Bass Tender tm 9 4 Bass Tendertm 10 2 Bass Tendertm 10 2 C Bass Tendertm 10 6 Bass Tendertm 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 ...

Page 2: ... deck of each new fishing boat to be free of material and manufacturing defects for a period of two 2 years from the date of retail sale All other component parts and accessories are warranted for a period of one 1 year or are warranted for the period specified by their original manufacturer whichever is less Under this warranty JOW Sport Leisure is limited to the repair or replacement of the comp...

Page 3: ... Basics Page 10 12 Installing a Trolling Motor Page 12 Electrical Systems Overview Page 13 14 Installing Accessories Model 10 2 11 3 Page 14 15 Model 9 4 Page 16 Model 10 6 Page 17 18 Pre Launch Check Page 19 20 Operating the Boat Page 21 25 Towing 9 4 Page 25 Transporting Page 26 Maintenance Page 27 28 Storage Page 28 29 Optional Accessories Page 30 Warranty Page 31 ...

Page 4: ...ng Oar locking Horn kits Oar lock socket kits Oars OTHER BOATS FROM JOW SPORT LEISURE JOW Sport Leisure also offers several other excellent watercraft including Escape Cruz Electric Deck Boats Escape Jazz and Glide Pedal Boats Escape Water Wheeler Pedal Boats Rogue River AquaToy Pedal Boats Water Quest and Rogue River Canoes Water Quest and Rogue River Kayaks Contact JOW Sport Leisure Customer Ser...

Page 5: ...ead and complete the registration card and mail it to JOW Sport Leisure 4855 Broadmoor SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 2 Owner s Manual and Statement of Warranty back page 3 Manufacturer s Statement of Origin This is the ownership title for your boat Complete it and take it to the appropriate state agency to register your boat Decal Application To apply registration decals wipe down the surface with a da...

Page 6: ...tch will visually blend in STORAGE Remove the boat from the water Leaving the boat in the water for any longer than a few days will promote algae growth on the hull Store on a trailer or other supports under the hull Supports must run along the length of the hull not across it Do not store on the ground If on a trailer make sure to loosen tie down straps so the hull does not distort over time If s...

Page 7: ...ff brush They ll be easier to remove if you keep the surface wet Painting the hull with antifouling bottom preservative will help minimize barnacle and algae buildup Aerator Pump 10 2 10 6 Only The pump is mounted to a divider that helps keep minnows and other debris from clogging the pump and spray nozzle However periodically check to make sure the intake slots on the pump are clean Twist the bod...

Page 8: ... Be sure to tie the boat down snugly using several tie down straps Do not over tighten the straps This will distort the deck and hull Trailering All of the models can be trailored if desired Rest the weight of the boat on the support bunks The support bunks on the trailer should be at least 3 wide and 5 long Do not rest the boat on the keel rollers This may dent the hull Be sure to tie the boat sn...

Page 9: ...the boat is to be towed a few precautions should be followed The Watertender 9 4 does not have a transom drain plug It may collect water while towing If the boat is likely to take on water while towing due to speed and or water conditions it should be secured to the swim platform in a cradle or deck for transporting To rig the Watertender properly for towing fasten the tow line to the Watertender ...

Page 10: ...o push the bow down when power is applied Adjusting the weight distribution in the boat will also help the boat travel smoothly If the bow lifts too much shift more of the weight forward If the bow tends to plow down in the water shift weight toward the stern Trim Planing 10 6 model The 10 6 model is designed to move efficiently through the water on plane When the boat is on plane the boat is movi...

Page 11: ...eeds to be on Traveling Across the Water Do not be concerned if you notice a slight hull flexing during use The boat is designed to flex and absorb minor bumps without damage This flexing is one of the great advantages of polyethylene Trim Planing all models except 10 6 Except for the 10 6 model these boats are not designed to plane However they will travel smoothly if loaded and trimmed properly ...

Page 12: ...ding conditions ALL Basstenders Basshounds and Watertenders meet the National Marine Manufacturers Association NMMA and U S Coast Guard safety standards 22 OPERATING THE BOAT continued 7 Be especially conscious of the shore condition Sharp rocks sharp edges on break walls concrete aprons etc can seriously chafe the hull if you drag or slide the boat over these surfaces Mooring and Docking Avoid mo...

Page 13: ...board 10 SETTING UP YOUR FISHING BOAT Components and Basic Set Up Please follow the recommended steps to prepare your boat Note The manual will refer to various models The large decal on the side of the hull shows the model Installing the Seats You should have the following components for your BassHound or Basstender model 2 seats 2 swivel mounting bases 8 fasteners 4 for each seat mounting base 2...

Page 14: ...e holding strap and connect the wires RED to POSITIVE terminal BLACK to NEGATIVE terminal Installing Oar Locks if desired Note that not all models include an Oar Locking Horn Kit If you would like an Oar Lock Kit it is available for purchase from JOW Sport Leisure Customer Service To install follow the instructions included with the Oar Locking Horn Kit Note that if the installation 20 the boat so...

Page 15: ...ructions are not followed the oarlocks may come loose and the boat may be damaged You will also need oars and for the 11 3 model an Oarlock Socket Kit which are both available from JOW Sport Leisure Contact Customer Service at 1 800 552 6287 or order electronically www jowatercraft com MOUNTING A SMALL OUTBOARD If you wish to use an outboard motor attach it to the transom following the instruction...

Page 16: ... red green are installed into the front socket and the stern light is installed into the rear socket Note On models with bow and stern trolling motor plugs be sure to connect both circuits to the battery There will be two red and two black wires Connect both red wires to pos battery terminal Connect both black wires to neg battery terminal 18 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES On Model 10 6 continued 2 Placem...

Page 17: ...es below the control panel This wire is not connected to the control panel Using a wire cutter remove this butt connector Reconnect these two black wires and the negative wire from the accessory using a new butt connector 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS continued Livewell Aerator Pump If your boat has an aerator pump it is controlled by a switch on the control panel The circuit on the 11 3 10 6 has a 2 amp ...

Page 18: ...ing block located on the port left side of the transom This raised mounting block has a small piece of durawood behind it as a backer Do not mount the transducer anywhere else on the transom There are no other wood backers except for the center section where the motor is mounted Mounting onto the 16 plastic itself will not provide adequate support and will create a leak in the hull See the instruc...

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