Very interesting . . . I'm sure your boat is a '72 due to dash configuration and gunnel fixtures, but it might be a later model than mine, as the sticker on mine was located on port side of cockpit, just aft of the bulkhead. I believe the stickers on later models was located below helm like yours. FYI, the numbers on my sticker are: SN 2268, 170 HP (some were sold with twin 85 hp Mercs), max load of 6 Persons or 1500 lbs. I'm curious what your SN is, if it's legible?
Also, that upper right notch on stbd bulkhead is for running wiring from IP to back of boat. Although I have the original screen that attaches to front hatch with velcro, and a screen on inside of cabin door, the first time I slept aboard the boat, I discovered that skeeters could get into the cabin through that notch! Jeanne Moesly told me they discovered the same thing the first time they anchored out in the Shark river in the 'Glades in their Seafari! So if you intend to use the boat for it's designed purpose, best to seal up that area with some foam sealant once you finish rigging it! Those bulkheads should look nice once they're stained and varnished!
When you install the bulkheads, you'll find that those screws at the bottom are hard to keep tight if you use the OEM sheet metal screws. I epoxied some brass expanding wedge anchors used for mounting hurricane shutters on wood houses that take 1/4-20 machine screws into the fiberglass. With fender washers under the screw heads and a little blue locktite on the threads, they work real well!
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