I have a 1972 20' closed in and am completely happy with it. Yes it is a little more stern heavy, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. In fact I am persuing a 23' cc (if the seller will get off it) that I plan on doing the same thing. The boat rides incredible and is a much drier boat then before. I like to wonder offshore quite a bit (to fish)and don't like water coming over the transom while drifting in rough waters. It's not a comfortable feeling. Also, I use the boat for backcountry fishing, so it's not that stern heavy. I attached a photo.
