Depends on the day and the place as to whether or not they raft off. Here is Big Dick's Friday morning after the fun run.

Nate, something else to prepare for is where you're staying in respect to where you can launch your boat and most importantly store your trailer. LOTO is not at all big boat friendly or really any size boat friendly on land once you get off the main roads. The only location that I am aware of that is a public ramp which also allows short term trailer storage is PB2 (Public Beach), there may be additional locations that others may be aware of. Some of the marinas will be able to accommodate but be forewarned they charge a considerable amount of money to launch your boat for various reasons and most of them also have limited land to store trailers. Again some others may have additional information. The point I am trying to make is have a launching and trailer storage plan in place before arriving so that you are not scrambling at the last minute after a very long drive. And like most have pointed out, getting around on land can also be a challenge for nothing is really close to each other during this event.

Hope this helps and enjoy The Lake once you get here.

http://www.funlake.com/marine/ramps.php

There are actually two ramps at PB2, the second not having the docks but still a very nice parking lot and ramp, and I think PB2 offers places to leave your trailer. the second ramp is Pa Ha Tsi (I think)

We are going boatless. Going to look at a boat next week (hopefully) but even if I buy I am leaving it down hete. I have seen the madness that is LOTO and not sure I am ready to boat that lol.

We will drive up, watch thr shootout on the big cruise boat at the finish line, and fly back home. That's the plan so far.


Thank you all who responded though. Making this a bit easier on me and I can not eait to get up there and maybe a have a beet with a few of you all.

Good deal, sounds like a plan is coming together for you. I wouldn't miss Friday night at Dog Days and try to walk to docks at Captain Ron's at some point. It is truly an awesome event for guys like us who like fast fiberglass.

Nate where you at in Clearwater ????

Safety Harbor right next to the spa just off bayshore.

I love LOTO shootout forums. My favorite week of the year. Come see me at my boat at Capt Rons and if I can get away I'll take you on a 100mph tour of the lake. A guy coming all the way from Florida to the hillbilly ozarks needs to see what it's all about!! Plus, it's just another excuse for me to burn some fuel.

Orthobam, that is VERY nice of you to offer this to Nate. Hopefully you guys can connect and have fun, that will make for a very good memory.

I would LOVE that!. Cold ones after on me.

When I gets closer I will PM ya my #. Would love to put some faces with screen names, thanks bud!