I have had a few issues with the electronics at the battery ...
everthing cut out for a while including the bilge pump, ship-to-shore,
lights, trolling motor, etc. I figure that will happen occasionally.

There also had been a fish finder on the boat, and the bracket is
still on there. The transducer and the unit itself are no longer on
there, and I am thinking of wiring a new Humminbird locator rather
than having someone else do it (seems expensive). Right now I am just
using a self-contained portable fish finder that has its own gel
battery. Kind of inconvenient, though.

I am not mechanically inclined, so I am not the brightest bulb in the
box when it comes to even remedial things ... any and all help is
appreciated.

Not sure if there was originally an inboard or not. Looks like the
transom was designed for an outboard. But the fuel tank and battery
compartments are underneath the rear deck ... not sure if that makes a
blower more important. Wisconsin regs are not really clear on which
boats require a blower. It simply says that boats with enclosed
under-deck areas where fumes can build up need to have a blower.

Here is a photo showing the transon and rear deck area of the boat ...
[please refer to link below for photo]

"Grizz" wrote:
HAMFIST wrote:
.....

Any thoughts on what happened to this company -- or tips for
troubleshooting in particular the electronics. After some
big rains
this year we did have some issues resulting from moisture
that got
under the cover. Any other information resources out there
on Ozark
boats?

Other than the engine and lights are there any electronics you
need to T-Shoot?

Johnson has full parts diagrams on their web site, and you may
be able to get original
owners manuals and factory service manuals there as well.
My '68 100 HP Johnson outboard came with manuals,
the service manual includes wiring diagrams, most parts are
available from Johnson

The blower is for inboards or inboard/outboards, vents fumes
before starting to prevent a fire hazard.
Perhaps your boat was originally equipped with an inboard.

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