Rudder Fitting

The old fitting for the rudder has been twisted, and the top had been worn down.  I decided to make a new one out of Aluminum in the machine shop.  I originally thought of using stainless steel for its strength and durability, but I didn't have any at the time.  I might fit a stainless steel or brass bushing into the hole to minimize wear.  I also beefed up the entire unit, while keeping the critical dimensions the same.  That alone should give the rudder much more stability.


Old Fitting



New Fitting



Side by side