More progress pics. The cap was removed to reveal a balsa core that was mush. It was ground out and replaced with foam.
Space in the foam core to fit a new anchor pulpit. Pipes were also added as wire chases.
Larger side supports were fabricated. The starbord side houses the fresh water fill.
New forward bulkhead.
The entire underside of the cap was painted prior to trial fitting.
The cap will be permanently replaced after the floor goes in.