Anyone boat the galveson bay area? i have some questions.

I have been boating in the clear lake/taylor lake area for the last 2 years. I have only went out into the bay two times and those tow times we didnt venture out very far. I would like to make the trip out to redfish island, but i am unsure as to if i have enough boat to do it.

I currently own an 18ft sea ray bow rider. It is a 99 year model and is solid with no issues.

Last year just seemed to be overly windy, and i was kind of gunshy to head out into the open bay with such a little boat. The last two times we went out to the kemah area, the bay was surprisingly calm, and we ventured out 3 or 4 channel markers before turning around and heading back to the safety of inter-coastal water.

I see i can run down the coast south from kemah to san leon, then its a strait shot out to the island. Anyone have any suggestions as far as minimum boat size? would my 18 footer be ok on a calm day?

Re: Anyone boat the galveson bay area? i have some questions.

I was only out on the bay once, but the day I was out, your 18 footer would have been fine.

Re: Anyone boat the galveson bay area? i have some questions.

we have went out a couple of times. and it seemed safe, but we didnt venture far out. I would love to be able to get out there, im just afraid of the wind picking up and we getting in trouble quick.

Re: Anyone boat the galveson bay area? i have some questions.

Just watch the weather and pick your days well.