Quote Originally Posted by Palmetto Duck View Post
I'm glad you had a good time and got back. A "learning trip", I presume without another boat, and staying until dark, on a single engine boat that size is asking for trouble. Be smart, be safe. That's stupid as shit, in case you don't have anyone more experienced to tell you. Now you know.
Granted i wouldn't take off with just anyone in a boat that size but i guess im like splash. I fish with a captain who if he told me we were taking his 17ft scout out there i would go with him. If your smart and safe, and have enough fuel, you can go anywhere you want and have a good safe trip.