[Rhodes22-list] Sole soft spot

[Charles Henthorn]

       I seem to have developed a 'soft spot' about 6 inches in diameter about a foot in front of the table mount bracket of the cockpit sole.  There is no apparent damage but when you put weight on it----you can definitely feel the sole depress.  I see no leaks into the bilge after heavy rains suggesting cracks or openings.  Question:  Do I have a problem for which the boat needs attention or a case of 'boathypychondria'?
  RexH