1 hour ago, Slayer said:

I put 4'x4' pieces of plywood under the legs on my hoist to keep it from settling when I put it in each year.  It's super helpful in the fall when taking the boat out of the water, too.  Makes it much easier. 

That’s a good idea. In my case it’s a canal that drops water level to like 24” in winter and I plan to leave the lift in year round. My only concern is the hydraulic hoses under the water so will put a small bubblier in, but the canal rarely freezes given the current, especially lately! 
 

alternatively, if I raise my legs 100% up (got a 60” farm jack that is awesome for this), it might even get the hydraulics out of the water where they drop it, but not sure on that 

12 hours ago, CaptainMorgan said:

pics? wedge settings?  same issue for regular and goofy?

is the Surfgate like completely submerged with water flowing over the top or spraying 'up'?  too much weight is definitely a thing, and those big bags plus 400 lbs lead (you didn't say crew size) could be sinking the gate so water flows over it like a rock in a river

board and rider size?  e.g. big guy on small board makes most waves seem inadequate

lets see if we can get @shawndoggy to chime in since he had a T22 for years

Mine was gen 1, so earlier hull. But for a baseline I’d start with 500 per locker in the rear, center and bow full, wedge at 2 or 3 if PW, and then enough lead or human ballast in the bow to keep the bow rise in check while underway.  Speed 11-11.5 (gps). 

25 minutes ago, smeagol said:

We are just now back in the Malibu family with a 2020 23 LSV.  We sold our 2005 VLX about five years ago, so have no experience with screens.  The seller of our new-to-us boat said he replaced the left screen under warranty.  Should I expect that the main screen will fail in the near future?  I am transferring warranty for the final year.

Great question.  I'm on season 3 with my 2022 25LSV and thankfully (fingers crossed & knocking on wood here) I've not had any screen issues. 

25 minutes ago, MikeR397 said:

16” depth or so on bunks, no rubbing, nailed the leveling second try, nice and solid with 4sqft 2x12 pads attached to the lift 

 

 

I put 4'x4' pieces of plywood under the legs on my hoist to keep it from settling when I put it in each year.  It's super helpful in the fall when taking the boat out of the water, too.  Makes it much easier. 

Good Luck happy boating!