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