I too have a small bost 16 ft deep v so I watch the weather very close and stay out in frt. all the replys are words of wisdom from some very experienced men . on rough days we go out in larger boats and still can have a wild ride back in . It has not been mentioned but I believe you can take your car trailer and boat over on the miller ferry this puts you out on the islands with no long haul back to dock its kind of pricey but may be an option .