In an old (1974) V20 Steplift, the bilge is also the best place for two batteries, with room for a bilge pump between them. The batteries are strapped down with belts. The security cable will loop over both batteries through eyes installed in the deck beside the battery/bilge well. The cable will prevent someone just twisting the eyes out, of course.
The cable is coated with plastic and I will coat the ends in heavy grease periodically, since this is NOT stainless steel. But the cost is also not prohibitive.
Larry
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1975 Wellcraft V20 Steplift with 1979 Evinrude 150. Newly rebuilt dual axle trailer. Boat is in a slip behind Harbor Island on San Diego Harbor.
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