kapnkd,
Totally...I was just being facetious.
I'm in the final stages of repairing around 17 ft^2 of deck coring (around the mast and Dorade area) and did it per the process you described (topsides and non-skid stay intact, remove and repair/reglass coring from below). Getting ready to apply the 2nd layer of bi-axial glass to the inside today. I will write about my experiences soon, but will wait to ensure the soundness of the repair first. Maybe a fall or late summer post...
Learning A LOT along the way.