John, I put 5" ports half way between the stern & rear crossbar. ( I'm going to add anchor plates & fat bags to hold my safety gear). I can grab the "tail" of the bags that hold the foam. The foam is a white styrofoam. The foam is in two pieces (stacked on top of each other) and will not go forward past the daggerboard trunk. The bags are clear with a piece of tape holding the bag closed.
Tough decision, can you get a picture with a digital camera and then use a computer to see better? If there is no foam you should be able to see some light from the drain plug.
IMHO: The only way to get the foam out is in small pieces from somewhere behind the daggerboard trunk.
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