Rudder bearing of catalina 42 1989

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Idan

While lifting my boat, a Catalina 42 vintage 89, I have found out that the rudder is loose, I took apart the rudder and was surprised to see that there is no bearing to hold the axel, instead there is only a fiberglass tube which has become oval from erosion. Has any of you Catalina owners have encountered such a problem, or have you any idea how to fix it in the most appropriate way.
 
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Rod

Same rudder wobble

I have checked with local yards and they all agree. Boar the shaft (remove oval shape) and install a plastic like shim material. will stop motion and water leakage. I have seen it done, looks like way to go.
 
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