side hull vents

[chaz]

I would like to here all your thoughs on blocking off the side hull bow and stern side vents. I have a 23' 1978 scepter with an outboard. I look around the boat yard and don't see any other outboard boats with vents. The only thing I can think is Sea Craft stamped out one hull for both I/o and outboard. Most times I don't have any problem with them except when I'm in rough seas my feet get wet at the helm. I think what I'm going to do is make up a rubber gasket for behind the actual vent on the hull. So what have others done ? Shoud I just block off the port bow vent or do all 4? I'm sure that the water comes in on the starboard side I just don't stand there. And if one of the kids got wet I would just tell them to move. It's tough to move from the helm. Thanks for any input. CHAZ