While a drain plug for a boat may seem like a simple part for a single use, they are actually more significant than you think. Drain plugs serve an extremely important and essential function that surpasses day-to-day operation and actually falls into the category of a safety item.

As we discussed in 7 Common Mistakes Made By Boaters, forgetting about your drain plug can be an easy and very sad way to sink your boat.

Aside from obvious financial loss from irreversible damages or costly repairs, you’ll also have to deal with the emotional aftermath and despair of missing your beloved vessel—not to mention, the embarrassment of knowing tha