Is it time to replace spreaders?

[stephandjaysail365]

Hello,

Our rigging inspector recommended replacing our spreaders. The spreaders have wallowed at the spreader mount bar, likely from poor rig tune over time. This has caused failure in the port spreader and near failure on the starboard spreader. A crude repair had been attempted (by previous owner) on the port side using a band clamp. When I asked about getting replacements at the boatyard, the owner said maybe just a shim of sorts will suffice to reduce the play.

Attaching pictures of the port spreader (main mast) which shows the failure.

Is this repairable, or are we really looking at getting replacements?
 
Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance-

[stephandjaysail365]

Taking notes of what we did below, for reference:

We looked into getting this welded but it was not an option for this issue. It was fixed by using a metal epoxy. We sanded down the spreaders and got them repainted.

When reinstalling the spreader, the "fixed" bit broke. The fit is still good. We decided to live with it, knowing there is less play on it as before and the damage won't impact the function of the spreader (or so we were told?).

Will update if we learn anything new after getting the mast back on the boat and the boat on the water.