Weight Distribution

[ScottM]

I have a 1982 23' Sceptre that I am told was originally powered with twin 200's. It is now powered with a single '89 225 Evinrude. The fuel capacity is 144 gallons. With this current setup, the boat has a slight bow-down attitude while at rest, therefore any rain water has a tendency to flow towards the cabin area. Since the boat originally came with twins, would the weight distribution and/or fuel capacity have been different if she were originally rigged with a single OB to counteract the bow-down attitude? Does anyone have any suggestions for correcting the attitude short of putting twins back on? Would reducing the fuel capacity take care of this, since the tank would now be shorter and not be placing as much weight forward as it does now?

Thanks,
ScottM