So.... Question was posed in another thread and got me thinking. Next time I'm in the salt water, I'm thinking about going on out of the inlet into the open water, but I was wanting some opinions. I have the Saturn 12ft mini cat, with a very dependable Johnson 14hp. I'm very comfortable in the boat and on flat water it has plenty of power, planing me out in just a couple seconds and cruising at 16-18mph. Now.... I don't mean way out in the ocean, I'm talking 1/4 - 1/2 mike off the beach..... No further out than the end of most fishing piers. And by no means am I even considering going out on nothing but the calmest of days (which I know can go downhill quick). Just wanting some opinions! Thanks