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Yes, you can scarf in a new piece and then fiberglass it to the hull and remainder of the bulkhead and if properly done, it should be strong enough to handle the loads of the chainplate. However, IMHO, I think replacing the entire bulkhead makes for a stronger repair, but is a lot more work.
It shouldn't be too bad though, since it appears that the port side is completely separate from the starboard side... so you'd actually only be replacing half a bulkhead.
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a boat to the sea you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps
her going when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.
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