Surge Protector

I will definitely be getting one. I'm concerned about theft with a plug-in at the power source and was thinking of going with a hardwired unit. At the same time I'm installing the surge protector,convert the power cable with a Marinco conversion kit and avoid stuffing the cord into the cord storage.

Any advantage with a plug-in vs a hardwired?

Any advantages with converting the power cable with the Marinco conversion kit?

Thanks.