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The time has come to figure out how to replace the foam and then reattach the deck. I have a couple hours of grinding out the remaining foam from under the forward deck but then i really want to start pouring tomorrow after lunch. I am considering my options for replacing the forward deck, the rear section i have pretty much figure out. I can bond the center deck section and the remaining deck from the underside, easily as i have plenty of access. The front section, however it seem i will have no choice but attach the panel totally from the topside, grinding away the gelcoat, adding glass and then regelcoat the panel into place. Other ideas?
I did put the stern on a scale and it weighted in at 100#.

The forward section was wet dead center but not overly so. I probably could have left the deck and not removed the foam.