Hammer
I put mine right up against the transom cap and bolted it thru into the engine well. Just make sure your placement (port or starboard side) the steps clear the engine shaft at full turn. As you can see, this puts the stop step under the waterline [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Of course I'll be dumping mine when I enclose the transom with the Potter Bracket this year. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]