What Can Replace the Broken Intex Oars Connector

Everybody, who has an Intex Inflatable boat or Intex Kayak has a Paddles with black plastic connector,

Which is not so strong and can be broken easily.It is difficult to find on-line replacement,

and even if you find it, it will cost you around $12-14 + more,more,more.

I found new paddles for $23 on ebay, cheapest price, but I don't need new pair of paddles and
I want to solve this issue with less money.

I found in Lowes 3/4" pipe connector, which was for $3.60 - I bought two for me.

I made by "Dremel", or you can use any rotary tool, the input and output cap holes little wide just for one millimeter

Paint them in black.

And mount connector to paddles parts.

Caps, then rubber rings

Connect all parts and see the result.

You finished good job and save some money for the beer ;-)))