Wow, Sandy this sucks! I hope you can repair the shaft with a sleeve! I'd suggest, as someone already mentioned do your homework on failure rates. Gather all service records and any you can get from previous owners. It's hard but you can get them. Service shops hold records. Then leverage that with a negotiated NDA. You may save 50% to 75% of parts retail Cost. However, Labor is labor unfortunately. The Seattle Boat show is just around the corner. Merc sets up a nice booth and their VP's are on the floor. Usually you can get more when face to face.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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