RE: Trolling motor fire
Yes sir..I had that happen once..it got so hot it melted the terminal
A.IMHO and Experience..the connection was loose..
B .Also..if the wire is too skinny ..it wopn't allow the proper amperage..to go through..causing heat..
C, Also ..if your clip doesn't have the entire cable crimped and only a few strands ..it will do that..reason again ..low amperage...causing heat.
Solution..need the entire cable { Every strand}crimped tight and on good clean connectors.