[mlamarch44]

Hey all,
I recently found  on my new to me 2005 3200 open that one of the rod holders was installed without a backer plate.  The installer just used screws, and these screws have pulled through. The glass around the hole is weak, and core around the hole compromised, so I planned a core replacement from underneath the gunwhale.  I contacted Tiara to determine the core material and they said that the cockpit gunwhales are solid fiberglass.  
Can anyone confirm this, that the gunwhales are solid glass?
If so, tearing it apart to replace rotten core from below may not be the best option.  I could overlay/reinforce with a layer or two of glass from below or inject epoxy through the open hole into the glass.  any ideas, advice, or experience on this is welcome and would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt