structural

Can starboard be used for structural work ? There are flat areas in the cockpit where an ancient autopilot control panel has been installed. I need to fill those holes when I remove the old equipment. I'm wondering if using starboard or something like that is the right approach for filling in...

I am looking at purchasing a '74 E25. The owner has indicated that the bulkhead around the chain plates has received water penetration. He has re-enforced the bulkhead. Two questions: Is this chain plate/bulkhead connection structural? If so, does this fix look solid?

The bulkhead aft of the head has twice come untabbed on my 89 E35. the first time was attributed to soggy and flexing deck core under the dorade box. The box was removed, deck recored, and a laminated beam placed under the deck just forward of the mast. Sadly :( this expensive fix didn't seem...