In mine, the drain hole in the forward bulkhead was very small and easily plugged. I don't see one in yours at all, needs one. The bulkhead itself looks ok so far, might be a little wet, but no sign of structural problems. You can also access it from the forward hatch under the mattresses, much more access. You might take a battery drill and put a few small holes into the wood at the base of the bulkhead. That will tell you if any rot is present. Just seal'em good when you're done.
Ditto on cutting holes and pulling the tanks. You can get a very good look at the two main bulkheads in the boat. The aft fuel bulkhead is a high probability for rot. Also look very closely at the outside of the hull where the bulkheads meet the inside. Look for hairline cracks that suggest hull stress. If present, they will probably be parallel to the bulkhead.
Did you see any foam in the bottom of the hull under the bunks? Mine was near full and IMHO part of the problem.
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