Seeking Guidance For Damaged Hatch Support

We have a 2013 550 Ultra and have recently learned that a leak has severely damaged one of the arc-shaped wood supports for the hatch. It is warped, disintegrating and separating from the hatch cover. I'm trying to determine what a repair for this might involve and whether it's within my and my (more-handy) 18yo son's scope of ability. I've attached some photos to illustrate the extent of the damage. Essentially, I presume, it would seem that we need to pull the wood piece off of the galley hatch, insert new pieces into the support piece, re-glue it all together, flatten and sand it down, apply coating, reattach and seal it up. Has anyone done this or something similar? Any guidance? Or, does this require fabricating a new piece entirely?

Thanks for any tips, suggestions or comments.

Cameron
303-957-7667

 

I'd call Campinn...I think they were using CNC and they may be able to cut the part for you.

Don't let the purple monkey get ya, it may not be as bad of a repair as you think it is. It has been my experience that Cary, Craig and the rest of the team will take good care of you....

 

Craig saw your photos. You will need to replace it with a new hatch frame bow. Call 608-565-7443 and speak with Craig or Cary. They can get a new bow to you along with instructions on how to replace it. The leak will also need to be fixed. They can provide instructions for doing that, as well.

 

Cameron - I also have some damage to the same piece of wood on my trailer (not structural, just cosmetic), and would be very interested in how this works out for you.