[kmoose]

Originally Posted by abl1111

The bow feels very solid. Looking underneath, the wood under the glass is all bright - but, near this stanchion base, you can see the darkness of rotted, mildewed wood in a 3-4" area. So, I know the wood a few more inches in each directions will be wet.

If I could cut the bulkhead as Moose mentioned ( the way I envisioned it too ), then remove the bulkhead - do the repair, then, make a new bulkhead, in (2) pcs, then re-install, using wedges to hold the two pcs in place - epoxy them, re-laminate with faux teak - I think this would be easier than going through the top.

If it weren't cosmetic, going through the trip would be much easier.

So, assuming I do it from underneath - while there, is there anything I could/should do to fortify the area ?

Just go way beyond the compromised core and replace with som Coosa and patch glass it in. It will be plenty strong.