We routinely fish 50 to 60 miles out in the Gulf without any problems. A big factor for me being that far from shore is to have XM or Sirius weather on board along with all the safety gear.
Do a search as I believe there is already a thread on this subject. The 4212 will not fit on the Chase. http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtop ... 71&start=0