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Q1: what is the [usual maintenance procedure for] the plugs [that close-off the] through hull fittings in the bow locker and fish well on a 2023 190 MONTAUK that the owner's manual indicates need to be checked annually?

The manual indicates that these plugs should be checked annually, but not what the maintenance procedure is.

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On my 2023 190 MONTAUK the fishbox and anchor lockers currently have turn-to-tighten plugs instead of the snap-tightening plugs that are mentioned in the manual. This means that to install and tighten the plugs is a two-hand operation because thru hull fitting also seems to want to spin.

The through-hull fittings shouldn’t turn. With a [2023 boat that is so recently made] you should take the boat to a Boston Whaler dealer for inspection under warranty.

I have a 2018 190 Montauk. I always leave the anchor locker drain open. The fish box will be plugged if people are riding in the bow.