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My first Boston Whaler & my first post here. Recently picked up a 2004 Boston Whaler 180 Ventura. Awesome boat, we love it!

The question is about the drain plug, the rubber stopper with the T-handle screw. I installed it from the outside. Seemed reasonable.

A friend suggested that it be installed from inside the bilge. His reasoning was that debris on the Ohio River where we operate could pull it loose. Also, said that if it came loose, it would be in the bilge vs. outside. Third reason was that if it came out we could drain the bilge by running on plane.

Friend is a well-respected delivery captain. Sounded a little funny to me. Was wondering what the consensus was from the Whaler experts.