If you can either send a photo or post on in your album, we might be able to say "its OK" or not. There is a core in the platforms. The worry would be about getting water in the core.
Putting in the new platform in most cases requires removing the port fuel tank (in your case), Which can be as much or more trouble as a quick repair. You can do a repair which will get you thru the season, and then do the cosmetics, or have a professional do the cosmetics later. I have done this several times.