keel and rudder

[Brett Goldstone]

When my Vega was hauled last month it was placed on two blocks one fore and one aft. No damage was noticed but now the rudder is moving up and down about .5 cm in its bushings. Seems some damage may have occurred. Can this movement be tolerated until next haul or should it be repaired now?
Brett

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[rogerefairest]

As Ocean Sunrise was being hauled out, the astern
"belt" ended up holding her on her keel (until I saw
it and asked them to put her back on the water);
nevertheless no damaged was done (that I have found
out).

She rests on two wooden logs (fore and aft) and has
been doing so for the last 3 winters.

My guess regarding the rudder movement is that at best
it needs some adjusting of the bottom bolts.

The rudder being such a critical part of the boat, I
would fix it now.