Mark,

Thanks for the info on the Antifreeze. The bad spot is about mid-boat, and right at the junction of the inner chine, side and bottom.

In order to really expose the entire space, I'll need to totally remove the bottom and inner chine piece. I don't see (or feel any more soft wood) up in there since I ground it all out, and I've probed deeply with the knife edge. It's a tough spot to get to without taking it all apart...and if that has to be done then it's a whole new ball game, but I don't see the need to go to that extent at this time.

At this point I feel it will be fine with your solution (painting in some ethelene glycol). It's exposed enough now that once the ethelene glycol dries completely I can fill it with epoxy/wood flour mix flush with the side.

I'f were able to glass over the bottom and up the side 3 inches it will also cover this spot.

Should be as good (or better) than new when done!

Mike