OK----I trust Artie---I know he is in the business---I'm not---I'm just a knucle head----NO I don't have any fiberglass on the inside--just the Fiberglass gel...which was pushed thru the front onto a back board----from the marine plywood pushing from the front---I took the backboard off, sanded the fiberglass jelly and painted it white to match the bilge interior---Then filled the front end with the rest of the fiberglass gel------I'm learning---------Yes--I guess now I have to go the plates--Yes I will seal them w/ 4200-----If I do that,,,,can I leave the inside the way it is--cause hopefully with the sealed plates NO water will get in ?????? Thanks so much for all you guys comments !!! Mike!!!