My 1966 24' raised cabin top islander bahama has sustained severe damage all around cabin entrance way & deck area close to sliding companionway top. I want to build a sturdy wood box about 18" high 4' long & 36" wide, & bolt it to the undamaged deck top. This will not only repair deck but also give me standing headroom. The question is what type of wood to use and how to treat it(i.e. coat it with
epoxy then enamel
paint, fiberglass then
paint or what) I've not worked much with fiberglass before. The boat only cost me $1,000. I've done most needed repairs already but need help on this one. There is no water damage to the deck other than right up against companionway frame of cabin. All suggestions greatly appreciated. Most of my sailing is done in a river with occasional foray out into the atlantic for daysail on calm days.