I did what you all said and tried putting the plate all the way up. It helped considerably but I still had trouble getting planed out with 2 people and tournament loaded. I had to have my partner get up on the front deck and I could get it on plane but if he didn't get up there, it would not. Once on plane with that load, best speed I could get with the 15.25 x 22 prop was 57 mph. I think what I need is a 14.25" or 14.5" diameter with 23 pitch.