the danger is that one time last year it would not start on me when i was very close to some whitewater.. the problem turned out to be in the shifter- it wasnt recognizing that it was in neutral, so it wouldnt give the ignition any electricity. I would turn the switch and nothing would happen. Every once in a while it happens to me and I know now to wiggle the shifter while the key is turned all the way to start and it will catch, and the engine will start.