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Default Danger of electric shock from batteries in small boats?

Right, it's the amps, not the volts that get you and these batteries
generally have a minimum of 450 amps.

"Bill Kearney" wrote in message
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It's almost impossible to be injured by low voltage sources like 12v
batteries. That's one of the reasons a lot of outdoor and pool
lighting is low voltage. You might get a tingle that surprises you if
your are soaking wet and touch both battery terminals.


Bull****. You go get yourself wet and put your hands on the battery
terminals. You'll get a a HELLUVA shock from the amperage that's present.