you will be happy with the Suzuki.
As for the 1” lift per foot that is just a reference point. My Hourston was 5” up and could have gone one more. My Seasport is 4” up but needs to go down one hole but has twins and still figuring that out
My Grady was 5” up. All with brackets and 28-34” setback.
With a 30 you should be able to come up to what you need regardless. I think
Plus you had a 30” and know how it performed prior. Should be no change just more hp and reliability and atleast your engine is black. Lol