have 18' glaspar all open great hull but I do get wet,Arima's have a cabin and my experience can handle quite a bit,if you launch at the John ramp your right in front of the fishery if it were to get a little snotty for you,your right there.I prefer to launch at Westport since I fish with my daughter bout 3 mile run.Like anywhere keep up on the tides and weather,good luck