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I don't know if you are interested in other options or not but here is my opinion on battery location for different models.

As we all know, dry storage space on most Whalers is at a premium.
The only place to really store things that we want to keep dry is the console.
However, deck space on some boats is more important.

The Montauk 17' in my opinion needs the deck space.
For this model, the battery should go in the console to free up deck space.

The Outrage 18' has a splashwell that accomodates batteries very well.
For this model, the batteries should stay in the splashwell which keeps the console space for dry storage. Again, my opinion.
If you move the batteries inside the console, what are you going to use the splashwell space for?

The Outrage 20' and the 22' are basically the same as the Outrage 18' in my opinion.

I have owned all of the above models.
http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/whaler...alers.html

My Montauk had the battery in the console. Batteries in the console can be a real pain taking them in and out.

Most my other Whalers had the batteries in the splashwell and this includes a model just like yours.
An Outrage 18 with twin 70hp Evinrudes.
http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/Outrag...age86.html
You can see that both batteries are in the splashwell. There are also 2 oilers in the splashwell.
This kept the console free for dry storage.

Just some other ideas.
Everyone has their own needs.