I have recently purchased a used Stratos w/Johnson outboard.  What do you guys recommend as far as repair and maintenance books and manuals? I am new to bass boating.  

You're not going to find one on the boat.

For the motor, you're not going to beat the factory OMC manuals but they have to be ordered for your year model..  If it's not real new, sometimes you can find them on ebay for $15.   The newer models the dealers can get for you but they run $30 - $45.

Clymor (or something like that) makes a generic manual that covers a wide range models and years but a lot of times they will give you just enough info the get you in trouble.

Thanx. Found the outboard owners manual at marineengine.com.

good luck!