New boat size

[jpd0144]

Lacassine ...
I wouldn't worry as much about top end as I would bottom end. Sometimes ya need to get on step quick due to vegitation or being super shallow and sometimes both !
I know tabs, jack plate, weight distribution, hull design, hull weight, and prop all factor in but even if ya could push a 1752 mph at 35 it wouldn't do ya any good if ya can't get out the hole ... Especially if ya add another person, their gear, full fuel / live well and or ice chest.

Lacassine can be brutal on a motor in some places ... Especially if ya go exploring ! LoL

I'd say 1548 and hold on ! Or a 1650 max and have both bottom and top end when set up correctly.

At the end of the day as already mentioned it's personal preference.

Good luck on your purchase ...