One of the best times & places to start the Loop is the Great Lakes in late summer. With that in mind any potential Loopers may wish to go to the BST List where I've just listed my 44' Marine Trader for sale. It's a fresh water boat and a double Loop veteran. If any potential Loopers have any questions about doing the Loop I'd be happy to give you any help/info I can. Call me at 989-714-2553. Joe Manelis Forever Young Bay City Michigan We should always remember that TODAY is the "times of our life". Email sent from my iPhone.