Alternatives for the 34', not sure about the 28' though, I don't have any pictures of my old Excel :(

This is an integrated design on a 38' if you're doing a new engine hatch sunpad. Could also mount something like this to the stern side which might be preferable.

I have looked at this problem from all angles. My boat already has air intakes where your picture is circled. It needs more.
I will probably have something made out of stainless and have it powder coated white. I want something louvered to go above the rub rail but it will have to be tapered to fit the location where the newer boats have the plastic one. I just don't like the looks of the stock one. I even thought of removing the stock outlets and having a small scoop made to fit but that would look cool only to a few people and would hurt resale.

Steve,

I have to add holes on mine then, the scooped area is closed.

The original bow scoop design was smart, but implementation failed. On the bow I have two scoops just ahead of the windshield (see pict below). Dryer vent hose runs from these scoops, through the cockpit gunwhales and into the bilge. I imagine the hose broke in it's first season when it filled up with water and sagged. Consequently it pulls air from inside the gunwhales, 3" hoses, which isn't enough for WOT. Then again, I'm rarely running above 3500 so it just hasn't been a priority.

I'd be interested in what you finally come up with as a solution.

I also have those louvers but they are not open and are show only. I have a lot of ideas but havn't had the time to come up with anything yet.

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Hey Paul, Talked to your bud in Clifton last night and gave him directions and left the grills out for him. Sorry it took so long but had a little job trouble this week, laid off to be exact. It's funny how those things happen just as your health benifits kick in? Last time I work for the mob (frankie jr,frankie sr, big frankie, tony sr, tony the grinch etc.) but I guess that can be expected working in northern jersey!