Hey Craig,
I didn't see a response to your post. Has anyone upgraded from the same configuration?
I have an 05 with the same hull and prop setup - and live probably pass you on the same lakes. I have the Mag MPI motor which has a little less grunt than the Scorpion. In my last run of the fall my good hearted sister hit a rock and dinged my prop. While I got it fixed, I am looking for a new prop and wondered about upgrades.
I mostly wakeboard but pump up the fat sacs for surfing. I haven't had an issue with the 497 even when loaded. I also don't have a ton of experience with other props so may not know what I'm missing.