Lower Hoses in; Upper Bulkhead Panel In!

I purchase more hose to today to complete the bulkhead pass though connection. Still to do--complete exhaust  and manual bilge pump (which requires a better pump).

Next I trimmed the upper bulkhead panel and fitted it. I began tabbing it in on the forward side edges and seam with lower panel. Still to do--tab in top against cockpit sole, aft side, and then a fillet on the forward side followed by a heavy layup of roving from top to bottom.

Originally I planned to make this a cofferdam, but instead I think I'll take it up higher and close if off except for wire pass throughs, which I can seal with silicone. In the event if a rudder failure, or aft collision, any water that makes it through to the middle of the boat will be manageable. 

Some photo's:

Test fitting the upper panel.

Upper panel tabbed in place.  I used up the excess epoxy painting the marine plywood. 

The gaps on either side I plan to fill with small pieces of marine plywood.  The port side houses the shore power connectors.  The starboard side has the cockpit shower connectors.   In each case there is shape for more in there. 

Some ideas--use port side for a spare emergency power battery for emergency lighting. Starboard side might be good for storing motor oil and a oil change pump.