How do I remove the handle on my minnkota 50 so I can ship it in the original box

In this day in age a single component on a product can go bad and ruin your new toys (TV, printer, cell phone, etc.) One thing you have to be very aware of is that in most cases your warranty does not cover shipping expense as well as packaging materials. It is easier to convince a company to pay for your shipping than it is to provide packaging materials and these materials can be expensive. One good example is a TV, you have to package it correctly to have it shipped to a repair center and it has to get there in one peace. FedEx, UPS, and other carriers don't always handle your products with care and damages made during shipping can only be charge back to the carrier if you can prove it was packaged correctly. The best thing you can do is save your box. A lot of times you don't have the room or space to store it but you can always break down the box and store it in the attic or garage along with the foam to protect the product. Remember there is no better packaging to a product than the original packaging material intended for the product.