23' Potter Center Console advice needed

[SeacraftErik]

Hello There,

Last year I picked up a '77 potter built 23' center console. It had an older evinrude 200hp 2 stroke. I wanted to see how she rode so I put her in the water and her ride was pretty amazing. 40mph @ 4000rpm, in flat water i was stoked. The hull and deck are in pretty great shape so I trailered her home and parked her for an off season refit since she had all original electronics and wiring.

While I was doing the re-rigging on her a few months ago a friend sold me his Suzuki DF225 four stroke. The Evinrude looper 200hp weighs about 480lb and this DF225 weighs in about 580lbs.

I am eliminating the original livewell and placing a leaning post along with a 30 gallong bait tank just behind the console. Batteries will also be in the console below the dash.

The fuel tank has been replaced and is about 100 gallons.

Do any of you guys have concerns of this new layout and configuration (notched transom)?

I also have a stainless t-top with a fiberglass top that i'm planning to also install here in the next month. I'd say it weighs between 130-150lbs.

Still rigging up the motor wiring and shift cables this week so hope to get it in the water in the next 2 weeks or so.

I was initially OK with the weight especially since the previous owner said he originally had twin 150 2 strokes on here before. But after reading a bunch of threads on here i'm second guessing myself lol.

What do you guys think? I'll post some pictures later.