[Public-list] Rudder shaft

[George White]

Our rudder shaft has a twist in it (probably caused by a strong hit against a sunken cement pillar or being towed out from a grounding!) and will have to be replaced.  It appears to be a soft metal - possibly bronze.

Are their any suggestions or experience as to whether it should be replaced with a hard metal such as stainless steel or a soft metal.

Thanks,

George & Kathy White
Close Harmony # 637