I'm planning to add a third bearing on deck for my skeg rudder post,
whcih means I have to make it in two pieces so that I can have
clearance to remove the rudder without elevating the boat. Is there a
prefered method for making a coupling for a 2-piece rudder stock (i.e
splined sleeve), or is there another solution to the problem of
removing a very long rudder post? (rudder stock is solid 1 1/4" ss).

Thank You, jimthom