This is what was used for a forward bulkhead. Someone did not have the concept of what makes a strong boat. A 2X4 was just sitting on the hull on one side. It was cut where the fuel hoses came through and did not tie to any side stringers. In fact, there are no stringers here. It appears they were cut out at one time. The inner stringers forward of the fuel tank were found to be mush. This boat would have probably twisted under extreme turning and rough seas.