Seafari Questions/photos

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Well today I had some time and was messing around with the Seafari. I have several questions regarding my attached photos in relation to other photos I have seen of other Seafaris. Sorry about lage pics//please disregard the leaves, dirt and grime!!!!

Below is a pic of my starboard transom storage area. I have two stringers with foam in between the two stringers. Denny (Bushwacker) I remember you saying that you had this as well and removed the foam. I currently have enough room on this side to leave foam...but will it become waterlogged if not removed etc. Also, was it common to have two stringers all the way back to transom on starboard side (other pics later will show that port side does not have two stringers!!)????
See below pics for starboard side....






NOW the port side storage area...Questions...
I did not have a built in baitwell as talked about on several other Seafaris on the website. Gillie and Denny, I have seen your pics and see that you guys in fact have built in bait wells. I only had a storage area type tub that I decided to cut out to gain more access(possibly put my second battery. Also I do not have double stringers on the port side or any foam that runs all the way to transom. Is this normal?
Will balance etc be a factor if I decide to make battery shelf like on starboard side...and place another battery on port side???
How were original Seafaris set up? Did they utilize dual batteries back then???
Was the baitwell and option???
Here are the pics below of port side storage....












Below is overall view of transom storage area with boxes inserted and lids closed.

Also, I have seen different posts concerning MAX HP rating for Seafaris etc. My max hp on the sticker states 170 hp. Is this normal///were there alot of variations regarding HP ratings etc. Below is pic of decal/sticker.
Also, where can I find or duplicate this sticker???
Decal sticker below...unlegible