On my 1980 E-38, the forward dorade box incorporates a pair of cowls with a winch handle holder in between and has a wooden bottom. The wood was painted, but apparently not sealed. It seems to have contact with the deck core in that area in front of the mast. While I've repaired holes and re-bedded hardware around the mast over the years, this winter there is still a leak into the cabin ceiling.
Today I chipped the rotten plywood out of the box as the first step to repairing and sealing the...
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