The key is get a good VHF and good VHF antenna. Not a cheep stainless whip. Have a knowledge of basic navigation with chart and compass without a gps. You never know what could happen to electronics offshore. Buy yourself some good offshore live vest. Pay attention to the weather and remember that a 30' boat can go down as easy as a 10'. I pretty much grew up fishing out of Cameron offshore. The fuel bill just took the fun out of fishing in my big boat.
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