"n0sPaM" wrote in message
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Why is high drain don't get fused? I read the Mini Kota manual, it told
me
clearly to clamp the +ve and -ve to the battery, that's it. I can't find
any
information on fuse from the manual. If it doesn't need one, I don't want
to spend time to do it....

N.S.


Maybe the manufacturer figures that a motor like that will always have its
wires visible, or, in other words, not enclosed in a bilge where potentially
explosive fumes will build up. So, if the wires burn through their
insulation for some unforeseen reason, it won't be a hazard. Maybe. But, if
the wires *did* burn for some reason, and they happened to be laying next to
a life vest....

Meanwhile, you could find an in-line fuse holder and probably do the job for
under $25, even if you went bonkers and bought oil-filled crimps and a brand
new crimp tool. Sounds like pretty cheap insurance to me. It'll take less
time than filling out all the insurance papers for your fried boat.