Drive shaft damaged?

[Captainhoss]

I have a yamaha f225 2005 with only 190 hours. I was having a mechanic service my engine and replace the impeller. He couldn't get the plastic and metal rings that hold the impellar off. So I saw him hit the rings and shaft with a screwdriver and hammer. After looking at the shaft I noticed these bad nicks from the screwdriver. What an idiot! I need to know if this is going to affect anything at all so I know if I should take him to small claims to replace the shaft. Or if it's just something that can be smoothed out. Any help would be great.

 

[robert graham]

The shaft is fine....that stainless collar is a tight fit on the shaft and can require cutting it off....although a pair of pliers would have removed it without the use of the hammer and screwdriver....like I said, your driveshaft will be O.K.....