225 4 stroke weight for 23cc

[corbinj43]

The added weight of the Suzuki DF225 makes my 23cc ride a little low in the back at slow speed. I only had 70 gallons of fuel on the boat during the breakin and initial runs. Up on plane, it's fine. I am worried about 35 gallons of water in my transom livewell offshore. Has anyone used ballast in the front? I don't want to get too heavy, but don't want to be low in the back after burning off fuel.