Tiller / Rudder Slop

Just completed a little project to get rid of the sloppiness between my tiller and rudder. The tiller has been modified by a previous owner to allow it to ride up and down vertically. With this modification, the tiller handle had about 5 degrees of play. Taking the play out will make the boat more responsive to tiller movement and make it better suited for an auto pilot. Using a 7.99 cutting board and a 1.79 bolt, this modification was made rather simply. This solution should last a long time. Its not all that flashy, but it works.