GFs.. The top didn't change the boat much, I drift a bit faster at times and I lost about 2 mph off of top end. But staying dry and keeping the sun of was a bigger gain. I took the windsheild off of mine because it was broken and flopped around. but I didn't like the looks of it with out it, so I made a go-fast style of venturi with a grab rail, which looked great. But with the enclosure you can't see it. The painting of the fake shearline was done to add a bit of color to the sides. The idea came from an old Arista-Craft boat. I felt it went with the era of the boat. But more people say the same thing you did about it looking like a mini Carolina style boat.
You can see the grab rail and venturi in this pic of my Son ham'n it up for the camera
