You may need to replace the "claw" bolt (in the rudder) which engages the horizontal 1/4" bolt (with the springs). It is also possible you need to re-drill the hinge bolt hole in the rudder head. These can wear and induce slop. Also, if you have an old rudder and a new rudder casting, small differences over the years can lead to a mismatch. Just fill in the hinge bolt hole with epoxy, then re-drill the hole in the appropriate place. You must carefully eyeball this with the boat on the trailer and the rudder in the locked position - then make the new hole position and drill.<br><br>If you make a mistake, you can re-fill with more epoxy and try again. I had to do this in my previous P19 when I broke a casting and the new one was slightly different than the old one.<br><br>Write if this doesn't help or you need more info.<br><br>Alan Thompson<br>I20 - San Diego<br><br>