Different ways to do it
I used to take it off the motor mount and put it up in either the V-berth or on the sole of the cabin. The last trip we made to Key West, I left it on the motor mount. The mount was supported by the rope that you pull to raise the motor. It made the trip just fine. In the future, I am going to leave it on the motor mount. I know this in not what most people do, but I think it works well. One note though - when we stay overnight, it is on a military installation. I do not have to worry about someone stealing the motor off of the boat. Good luck.