Lostpianoplayer.
From my point of view the real issue in this thread should not be how to squeeze a C340 into a role it was not designed for but rather what aircraft meets your operatonal requirements of
1) be multiengine
2) operate out of a 1600 ft strip at 2500 MSL with 1 or 2 pasengers
3) can be safely operated by a relatively low multi time pilot
I would suggest you should look at a Roberston STOL turbo C337 skymaster.
This aircraft would in my experience meet all your requirements and of course does not have the VMC issue.