Any open boat is best used in sheltered waters. The PM should do great in the bay. However, it is limited in speed by its water line length and power by its size. Dealing with the currents and traffic in the channel might be a problem. Also, the PM would quite literaly be a fly speck to larger boats and,if I remember correctly, that area is prone to fog so it would be rather nerve wracking to not end up as road kill.

Any CLC boat would be good to "learn the ropes" in the bay and then you could better judge what would best cope with local conditions. The least you would have is a great boat.

FWIW, 30+ years ago I took an 8-ft sabot from the Sail Bay in Mission Bay out to the end of the jetties. I had no problems, but it was a clear calm day with no boat traffic to speak of. Once you get enough experience the PMD should be fine (boats that size have crossed the Atlantic), but until then stay in the bay.

Laszlo

Scott...will you be trailering or car topping your boat?

Catboater, Laszlo, thanks much for your replies.

Moonchaser, I am leaning towards car topping since I'm within a mile or two of multiple boat launch areas.  If that doesn't pan out then I'll go with a trailer.

Scott