Fished out of Narrows Marina for a couple seasons. Ran from Dalco to Toliva Shoals in a 14 foot kicker with a 20 hp outboard. Could fish all day on a 6 gallon tank of gas, BUT no way to get out of wind, rain, or sun. Hard to keep gear dry. Also, I risked an indecent exposure citation everytime I answered nature's call. A sixteen or seventeen foot boat should handle that area of the Sound very comfortably. A removable canvas top would help keep the weather out. A covered bow creates a dry and secure storage area, and would probably shed water better than a bowrider in a rough water situation. With an aluminum hull, you could get by with an outboard smaller than 70 horsepower. Less weight means easier towing, fewer handling problems, and better fuel economy for boat and tow vehicle. Check the "nickel" ads, local papers, moving and estate sales, store bulletin boards, and storage yards for "Boats for Sale". Good luck.