Cattitude

I'm pretty sure I'm going to do a 13 hr run to the Panhandle for Labor day weekend (Yea, I'd like to be there for the OB and emarald coast runs but can't).

Trying to figure out where to stay/ launch- 28' Pantera, 4wd truck so any ramp should work. Main concerns are ability to flush engine and trailer each day after I get back on the trailer. I'd also prefer to run the boat another 10 minutes from the ramp than fight the traffic getting to the island or Destin. I may put in at Juanna's and stay in Navarre (I used to live/hang there 12 yrs ago) and just blast down the intercoastal (is there a speed limit??) to Destin etc.

Are there hotels that have plenty of room for truck and trailer? Marina's that cater to the weekend out of town visitor?? I could leave the trailer and boat at a Marina if it made sense. It's going to be a fast 3 days so I don't want to waste time screwing around on land- except for AJ's, Juanna's and Crab island

Popeyes

Holiday Inn in Ft Walton has great pool with bar and on beach. They will let u park rig in their lot. One no wake zone just above Ft Walton. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to get thru. Have a good trip.

Cattitude

Looks like I'm staying in Navarre, use the ramp next to Juana's. Is the no wake zone between Navarre and the Destin Bridge on the intercoastal? How long a trip is it by boat (45 cruise)? Is there another ramp I may want to use closer to FWB/Destin Bridge? Trying to consider road traffic on a holiday weekend. Thanks in advance for your help.