Always start from the recommended CG, particularly with a CAP 232. If you have to add nose weight, add nose weight. You'll have plenty of engine to haul a few extra ounces around. A balanced CAP 232 can be nerve wracking to fly (they don't call them SNAP 232's for nothing). A tail heavy CAP would be a short-lived nightmare.

Once you fly it, you can start removing a little weight at a time moving the CG back, but save that for after the first few flights.

Brad