Quote Originally Posted by Slabby15 View Post
I don't get the wing nut warning. Is it because of them vibrating use loose? I have never had that happen. Thanks again.
Slabby .... that was my assumption. I guess they fear that people will use "finger pressure" to tighten the wing nuts, and that may not be enough to keep it from jarring loose. So, they recommend using a regular nut, because it has to be tightened down with a tool. I think they're saying that for their own benefit, as opposed to the owner's benefit ... so they can say "we told you so", if any problems occur because of loose wiring/connections. I wonder, though ... if they have that as a disclaimer in their warranty ?? If they do, then I would assume it's because of potential electronics/computer problems that could occur in the motor if the battery connections were to come loose ... for whatever reason.

I've owned 3 boats, driven them all like I stole'um, had wing nuts on the posts ... and never had one come loose, even when running WOT in heavy waves. I would think that if that were a problem (for me), I'd have put a split lock washer under the wing nut ... a long time ago.