Just like above, I would use caution when crossing, and pay close attention to the wind and the direction. It may appear to be safe to cross, but once you get out in the middle it may be a different story. I have seen small boats cross it plenty of times, but there are times I struggled getting a 20 foot triton across it. Also, pay close attention to the forecast - you may have no problem crossing, and spend a few hours fishing, and it may be a different story to get back. With a boat that size, I would not cross it if the wind was 10 mph or above. Just use some common sense, and use the bouys to cross - a good map will help too (atlantic Map co. makes the best for this lake).

Where will you be staying, and primarily launching from? With a boat that size Trailering may be the cheapest, quickest, and safest option. I am only about a ten minutes from the dam, and the west side ramps are much closer, but I still put in east side quite a bit - that leaves me with more fishing time if I plan on fishing the east side most of the time. Smith, Duncan and Sugar bays are, by far, my favorite bays on Ky Lake and they are all right next to each other. Good Luck and I hope you have a great time down here.