Hull vents and lettering

[BigLew]

Just my 2 cents.

Leave them alone. Forward facing in the front and rearward in the back. My theory is they were put on to ventilate the hull for the following reasons:

On a trailer, dock or mooring there is much higher probability that an airflow will develop through the hull drying the the condensation, unpumped water accumulation and moisture out to the hull. It will also vent any FUEL fumes that WILL occur from fuel tanks mounted below deck (virtually ALL) of our boats.

A funtional bilge pump, properly mounted, should remove any reasonable amount of excess water. A second back up pump is an excellet idea. Many of the members here have mentioned that they, in fact, have three-just in case.

An errant electrical spark in the presence of gas fumes can ruin you whole day and even life!!!

as I said, just my 2 cents.