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Default Danger of electric shock from batteries in small boats?

Knew a sub sailor in Pearl Harbor that got cooked by a sub battery when he
fell across the poles. Naturally, he was sopping wet with sweat when it
happened and he became a good conductor of boo coo current.
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"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
oups.com...
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.

ronwagn wrote:
I am thinking about equipping my large inflatable kayak with a trolling
motor to get me upriver. That way I don't need a partner.

What happens If I get everything wet, or it rains? Could I get killed
by electroshock?!

All the best,

Ron Wagner