Thanks for the positive feedback guys! I'm now starting on the flybridge as well as the area below the aft deck. These areas should be much easier since there is no re-coring involved and only minimal repairs (knocking on wood).
Progress is slowing due to Christmas and stuff. Opened up the gelcoat cracks and removed all failing gelcoat. Made one pass with unthickened epoxy to penetrate into the glass mat. Made another pass with microbaloons to start fairing it out. Time to start sanding again!