Newbee with 1969 20' SF

[mentalfloss]

I'm back! Got a great deal on a 4stroke Suzuki 150. Went to mount it and crushed the transom. Had the transom replaced and now have the motor mounted. Dropped it in the drink yesterday to see how it floats and the worries about her having too much "junk in her trunk" shows (but not too bad). I am thinking about moving batteries and gas tank foward, under the casting deck up front. Any opinions about this? Please. My only thought is that they will be more apt to getting bounced around. Another option is to move the console and tower foward.
On the bright side, she looks like she will flat out haul a**!