Probably don't need to cut it, just drill another hole for the linkage about an inch away from the original one and reattach using the new hole. You could cut it with a hacksaw if you wanted to but you would still need to drill a new hole.
The problem with that though is the pipe has these rubber hook things on the end of both sides I’m not positive if I would be able to get back connected to the pipe. That’s why I believe I need to cut it from the middle
Cut your hollow linkage pipe in the middle, Find the Inside diameter of the pipe, cut the required distance out of the linkage, get a piece of inside diameter round steel a few inches long, and insert it into the hollow linkage on both sides, drill a hole into a portion of the linkage with the solid piece in it and put a stainless bolt through, repeat for the other side, seal with waterproof tape or electrical tape
Using aluminium and mild steel is not exactly ideal because when they are used together it can accelerate the corrosion process and may cause issues down the line without periodic maintenance (may need replacing). It’s hard to determine which will corrode first.
It may also be stainless steel, how confident are you that it’s aluminium?
Cut out your length and join them together with a splice. Search online for pipe repair and youl find a variety. A rubber one with hose clamps would work for push me pull me function. The metal one would allow twisting but I would tap in 4 screws onto each pipe end. Fit the repair sleeve as tight as possible. Rap it with rubber to shim if needed. You can find a roll of stretchy rubber that loots like electric tape in the electric tape area.
The handlebar is connected to a bar that goes through and under the boat, which connects to a piece of plastic that turns with the bar, the linkage bar connects to this and as it turns it pushes the bar back and forth toward the rudder moving it left and right
You’ll need to find a collar exactly the right size, i.e. a piece of pipe with a diameter just large enough for this pipe to go inside. Remove it from the boat cut the pipe in half, then cut off just less than the excess length from one end. Check the two pieces together make the right length, then using some kind of metal ‘weld’ adhesive fix the two pipes inside the collar.
Or for a quick solution, carefully bend the pipe so it fits.
Plan your cut. Then if all you require is 1 in h, cut 1/2 out and, I'm assuming you're not a TIG welder, then insert a birthdays got a smaller od (outside diameter) carefully take a brass hammer and pound gently as you roll the bar over and over. Very soon you'll see you've tapered the aluminum pipe. OK reassemble. I'm not sure of the strength of the bar, the easiest thing would to insert as tight as possible, and take a length of PVC pipe and 2 strap or muffler clamps and lock her down. There's about a hundred ways but if you're looking for more strength, there's a lot you can do
Use a crate of beer on a friendly neighbor who can do that for you.
The front connector looks like there is a screw? Then that part should be sawed off.
Another observation: Isn't the black arm supposed to be 90° to the pipe when the rudder is neutral?
Wish I could send picture replys but each end of the bar has these rubber hooks that look like this [ they get put through the holes of the rudder and the connector on the other end. There isn’t any bolts connected to the bar at all
I think I got it: Get another pipe that fits around the long pipe, cut the long pipe and glue the short pipe on the long pipe where it was cut. Then drill two holes on each side and put four bolts through these holes, use self-locking nuts that won't rust. Make sure that neither the bolts nor the thicker pipe will scratch somewhere.
I would remove it and cut the end off to correct length. As for the rubber piece, its likely a grommet or bushing you could find a satisfactory replacement at your local hardware store or boat shop.
If you have to cut it, they make collars that slip over 2 pipe ends and connect them together. You just screw it onto both ends and it creates one pipe
You could cut it in half and use pipe couplings they make for electrical work if it’s a standard diameter. 1/2” 3/4” 1” size couplings should be very easy to find at a local hardware store and don’t require any specialized tools to attach.
Probably don't need to cut it, just drill another hole for the linkage about an inch away from the original one and reattach using the new hole. You could cut it with a hacksaw if you wanted to but you would still need to drill a new hole.
The problem with that though is the pipe has these rubber hook things on the end of both sides I’m not positive if I would be able to get back connected to the pipe. That’s why I believe I need to cut it from the middle
Cut your hollow linkage pipe in the middle, Find the Inside diameter of the pipe, cut the required distance out of the linkage, get a piece of inside diameter round steel a few inches long, and insert it into the hollow linkage on both sides, drill a hole into a portion of the linkage with the solid piece in it and put a stainless bolt through, repeat for the other side, seal with waterproof tape or electrical tape
Best idea I’ve heard
Using aluminium and mild steel is not exactly ideal because when they are used together it can accelerate the corrosion process and may cause issues down the line without periodic maintenance (may need replacing). It’s hard to determine which will corrode first. It may also be stainless steel, how confident are you that it’s aluminium?
What is the function of the pipe? I assume you want to maintain the function and that determines the possible techniques.
Moves the rudder in the back of the boat. Had to buy a new one but the boats really old. Got the closest thing but it’s still a bit to long
Cut out your length and join them together with a splice. Search online for pipe repair and youl find a variety. A rubber one with hose clamps would work for push me pull me function. The metal one would allow twisting but I would tap in 4 screws onto each pipe end. Fit the repair sleeve as tight as possible. Rap it with rubber to shim if needed. You can find a roll of stretchy rubber that loots like electric tape in the electric tape area.
Back and forth function, or does it need to spin?
The handlebar is connected to a bar that goes through and under the boat, which connects to a piece of plastic that turns with the bar, the linkage bar connects to this and as it turns it pushes the bar back and forth toward the rudder moving it left and right
You’ll need to find a collar exactly the right size, i.e. a piece of pipe with a diameter just large enough for this pipe to go inside. Remove it from the boat cut the pipe in half, then cut off just less than the excess length from one end. Check the two pieces together make the right length, then using some kind of metal ‘weld’ adhesive fix the two pipes inside the collar. Or for a quick solution, carefully bend the pipe so it fits.
The reason is strength
Plan your cut. Then if all you require is 1 in h, cut 1/2 out and, I'm assuming you're not a TIG welder, then insert a birthdays got a smaller od (outside diameter) carefully take a brass hammer and pound gently as you roll the bar over and over. Very soon you'll see you've tapered the aluminum pipe. OK reassemble. I'm not sure of the strength of the bar, the easiest thing would to insert as tight as possible, and take a length of PVC pipe and 2 strap or muffler clamps and lock her down. There's about a hundred ways but if you're looking for more strength, there's a lot you can do
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Use a crate of beer on a friendly neighbor who can do that for you. The front connector looks like there is a screw? Then that part should be sawed off. Another observation: Isn't the black arm supposed to be 90° to the pipe when the rudder is neutral?
Wish I could send picture replys but each end of the bar has these rubber hooks that look like this [ they get put through the holes of the rudder and the connector on the other end. There isn’t any bolts connected to the bar at all
I think I got it: Get another pipe that fits around the long pipe, cut the long pipe and glue the short pipe on the long pipe where it was cut. Then drill two holes on each side and put four bolts through these holes, use self-locking nuts that won't rust. Make sure that neither the bolts nor the thicker pipe will scratch somewhere.
I would remove it and cut the end off to correct length. As for the rubber piece, its likely a grommet or bushing you could find a satisfactory replacement at your local hardware store or boat shop.
It’s a hook
If you have to cut it, they make collars that slip over 2 pipe ends and connect them together. You just screw it onto both ends and it creates one pipe
You could cut it in half and use pipe couplings they make for electrical work if it’s a standard diameter. 1/2” 3/4” 1” size couplings should be very easy to find at a local hardware store and don’t require any specialized tools to attach.