Just bought this prop looks to be brand new, not a mark on it from use, price: "CHEAP", and the reason maybe due to the issues on it. Can any prop experts chime in if you've ever seen this condition before on a almost new prop. I'm no expert but I don't think these problems would endanger my Merc 175 EFI fishing motor ?

The cut mark is .070 deep. Had to chamfer the Torq-Flo hub to clear the weld allowing the hub the seat square in the bottom of prop barrel.

Thanks