I have not had any experience with any outboard clutches except the Husky 61,266,268,272 and the Jonsered 630. These are kind of the same but somewhat different. All the rest of my saws are inboard. That said, I don't seem to see where it is any more trouble to change rims or chains on the outboard type. You still have to break the crank nut free and remove the washers etc.
I can see how it would be more difficult to remove the powerhead from a stuck bar perhaps. Although I have never had to do this as I always have another saw handy to cut the stuck one out.
Also with outboard setup getting at your crank seal is much easier at least on the saws I have, as you don't have to disassemble the whole clutch it just comes off in one piece in your hand no pullers or springs to unload and reload or anything.
So I guess I'm the only one who thinks this way from all the other posts but be that as it may that's my $0.02 worth.
P.S. Mark I didn't think you would be on the sidelines for long!!! Hope your shoulder is doing well. Happy Holidays!!