shaft alignment?

My boat was vandalized and the idiots tried to steal my prop and in the process they tried to take my shaft out. My question is do you have to do anything to align the shaft? I ask this because the boat repair place wants to charge me for a shaft alignment. They said there was a lot of damage done to the coupling and shaft so they want 1100 dollars for a shaft coupling and 6 hours of water time and an alignment. Thoughts?

1986 Ski Martinique lake 5 min away

I'm trying to picture what the vandals did that would do the damage to the coupling? I could see them bending the shaft, or putting a pipe wrench on it, but not sure why the coupling would be damaged. Any chance of posting a picture? Describing what you see? If they used that much force you might have to check out your strut and cutlass bearing while you are at it.

If I was in the prop stealing business I'd own a puller, seems like the quiet, easy way to steal a prop.

Matt,
Did RCM suggest an ARE replacement? The hours quoted must include other damage repair. I doubt Reid would try to overprice any of RCM's work. Fill us in on all the details on the work quoted.

Replace prop but investigate why shaft does not spin but trans does $82.50
R&R running gear shaft,coupler,prop,rudder,etc order new shaft coupler engine alignment lake test 4-6 hours $660
Shaft coupler key ways $419
Then tax

No mention of ARE parts and full insurance so I'm waiting to see if they will pay. If they do I will le t RCM do the work if not I will have to find someone to do it

Hey, I just sent you a PM. Let me know if I can help!