Exhaust flaps

Hello
New here so be gentle
I am a virgin to CC

1 my newly acquired 1975 CCSN does not appear to have or ever had exhaust flaps
the exhaust comes thru the hull are 3inch. I found them online but I have no idea if they are needed for this model

2 The "transmission" simply seems to be a hydraulic pump run off a pump from the front of the engine?

3 I have no numbers anywhere on this engine(paint is in bad shape) that I can

4 The Hull ID plate next to the throttle/shifter is so faded I cant make anything out(I do have the hull id from the registration card)

5 I assume from what research ive done(this site has been a great aid) that the engine is a 302 ford(1975)

6 Because this is a modest effort to restore, at least to working/running order I am putting an adapter plater and 2bbl carb on it till it runs. Will this be an issue(speed is not a concern)

7 Ford HEI distributer has been bought(blue one with cap coil rotor wires) due to the boat sitting up and the original dist being completely trashed. Will this be an issue

PS I see these boats didn't have the plateform,can one be added? will it compromise the hull?

PSS why no speedo? Can I add one to the rear without leaks?

Any help would be appriciated

James,
Welcome to CCfan. Yes, as Daryn mentioned, pictures are always welcomed plus they would give us a better idea of the boat you have and it's condition.

Besides what Daryn mentioned, exhaust flaps weren't used until I'd say 76-77 so no need to worry.

Swim platforms weren't factory until 78.

Before anything, I'd suggest checking the condition of the hull stringers for rot.

Get those pictures up!!