Rudy

What year, make & model is your boat? This might help in getting a
more precise answer from the group.

Is the current woorword bolted/screwed on to the boat or glued on ,
sort of as an insert? There are a number of "goops" such as 3M 4200
or equivalent that can be used as adhesives and caulks when replacing
the wood on your boat. My preference would be to replace whatever is
there with solid wood. Pay close attention to how it was put together
when you take it apart and reverse the process when you put it all
back together.

Matt