Pixie the Boat - Chainplate & Bulkhead

The astute reader may have noticed what appears to be signs of old fiberglass damage and repair in this area near the hull.  Based on evidence at the masthead, standing rigging, the inner and outer hull area near the starboard (this) chainplate, on the sole, and in the bilge, I've developed a theory that the boat got zotted by lightning.  In my theory, the lightning grabbed the boat by the masthead, then sauntered down the starboard shroud to the chainplate where it ran out of conductive material.  Being lightning, in a hurry to get there and with the power to do it, it then rudely blew a hole in the side of the boat and touched home plate (grounded in the water).  Based on various repairs and remaining inside high water marks, I expect that the boat was at the dock with about one or two feet of water beneath its keel.  Of course, the water noticed the opportunity to pour itself into the hull and did so until the boat sank and hit bottom.  I imagine the first owner walking out of his house the next morning and discovering that the boat was listing to one side and appeared to be a little lower than normal.  Then ensued great gnashing of teeth, calls to the insurance company, procurement of a hack-job artist who would float the thing and slap it back together good enough to sell.  Along came my PO, bought the boat, got it to Gibson's, did some work, and sold it to me.  This is why it was only $6K, and I'm cool with that.