what speed do you wakeboard at?

[brain_rinse]

I would check the calibration of your speed control, i suspect you arent actually riding at 23mph. at 23mph, you should be able to have the plate at least half way up with no whitewash, you are likely going much slower than 23.

I was going to say the same thing. At 23 mph I don't think I could make wash in the wake with the plate even if I wanted to.