GT150 Vent Area Question

[Gordon02]

I am restoring the only GT150 I've ever seen/touched in person so please bare with me. In the photo below, I have ordered a black/silver decal that looks like a set of "vents". What is supposed to be there? Mine was painted by it's previous owner, but what was there originally? It looks like a great place to have vents since those could provide airflow to the fuel tank and battery tray when moving. Is this the idea the designers had? Just thinking.

Thanks, Gordon

[Gordon02]

I've got a set of these louvers for my 2.0L Hi-Po project motor (for a different boat) and they are very nice. They are Stainless and available from Bob's Machine for less than $50 for the pair. These could easily be made to fit that area quite easily. Your thoughts, please. My plan is to have a 12 gallon permanent tank installed just above the bilge area that will require ventilation, so this could be that answer.

[Hyperacme]

Yep .. Should be a decal.

[Gordon02]

Thanks Gregg, those are exactly what I've got coming. I may install some functional vents in those two voids. Gordon