Fishin4salmon,
Watch the weather reports real close and you shouldnt have any problems.Your 17' Arima is more seaworthy than alot of the bigger boats out there.I run a 1511 Arima out of westport and have not had any problems at all.I took it 32 miles out last year.I have been out there in my buddys 21' Trophy afew times.And I feel much safer in my little Arima.Be careful and have fun!!