Good starting point with ballast and wake plate,

[Sharpshooter]

I have 1800 lbs ballast and wake plate what's a good setup for surfing or starting point, I have no clue how to setup the wake plate

[moombadaze]

you want it in the bow up position, as your going along move it and you can see how the wake changes

[kaneboats]

Start with all the way up. As you add weight up front you will see the pocket lengthen. You can help it by dropping the plate down to around 3/4. But you do need the weight.