Original post states:

Thanks for any
helpful tips, and no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the
plug in--that won't be happening again (unless, of course, I'm on the
water!).

Matt, in laser-beam-like fashion, focused in on a yet-to-be-explored
idea:

I cant see ANY reason to leave the drainplug IN when the boat is not
in the water. There is no better way to ensure your boat rots
through...

Dont make your life hard. REMOVE that plug when on land.

Matt


Dear Matt,

Read the original poster's final comments again:

"...no need to remind me of the stupid move to leave the plug in--that
won't be happening again..."

I think what he was trying to convey in this statement was that he
(ready for this?) believes leaving the plug in was an error in
judgement. I think he even opined that he (brace yourself, Matt)
wouldn't do it again.