Ghost - Yes, the bulkhead mounts in the middle of the built up strip which is more like 4-5" wide.
George - Your reasoning makes sence on the use of pine.. On my hull the plywood is not covered in glass except for the 4-5" border where it is tabbed into the floor and hull. The joint along the deck is epoxied and bolted. If Pete glasses the entire bulkhead, then I'm sure the pine is more than adequate.
Pete - Do you have any pics of your forward bulheads where they join the hull?