donquijote1954 wrote:

I go out at night often. In limited lighting it may happen.

That is a perfect reason for having the breaker.


Got it from here...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5297232

The manufacturer has a Q&A but doesn't address that point...

They don't have up to date schematics on line that I could find, but the
breaker has your butt covered.

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...pg=stm_riptide


That is a fancy little motor. I like the sacrificial anode. Salt water
would kill it otherwise.

Mike