The weather this year has not been reliable. The weather man says 1-2 fters and its 3-5 when you ge there. In a small boat like that it could ruin your trip. I would have a back up plan if you cant get out or stay in the rivers and inlets. Get a couple charter numbers like eyehunter, if he has cancelation you can maybe walk on. I myself would not got out with wife and child in 17 ft. boat very far unless your going to perch fish close. If a thundersorm poped up and you were not paying attn. erie could eat you up.Im sure all of us on here has got a aw-**** story from bieng on lake in bad conditions. Make sure you have a 2 way vhf radio