The problem is that every boat and every load (people, fuel, cargo etc.) is different. Even if you have the same ballast and trim setup everything else changes with different people and what you bring on, even fuel consumption.
Two 115# kids wanted to go to the bow which completely changed the wake (made it better).

Maybe some discussion on weight placement and ratios (front to back, side to side) or formulas that work best. After that there is fine tuning but that is another thing. What are the best theories?

I am replacing everything with 1,100 in each locker and 1,200 in the locker up front so I will be starting completely over from stock.