Fishing out of Venice

I've seen bass boats out 10+ miles out before.

Any boat can get swamped but if you're not going out in heavy seas a deep v center console like that should be fine 8 miles out of Venice.

We've gone out in a 25' deep v cc hydra sport 60 miles. It's a pain in the arse to run in even 2-3' seas with it, but it's doable. Like others have said, just keep an eye on the forecast and make sure you have an emergency plan (and tools, like an EPIRB).

Do you have radar?

This can be a tricky question. Venice is a unique place and can either beat you to death or have you stranded on a sand bar or both in a matter of moments. You have to know where you are going in those passes and watch for debris, the danger is not just the open water.

Like others have said, yes, that's enough boat, but the operator determines that as much as the size.

we ran across a rip about 8 miles out one time out of Venice. It was slick calm summer day. Stopped to fish it...caught tons of dorado and saw 2 blues. Was amazed to look up and see flat bottom aluminum boats on it every so often.

Like others have said, you should be fine in your boat. Do your homework before going out.