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Really folks, ya'll want to get into the exact gpm/boat/situation that is worthy for offshore? How about plan for the forecast going quadruple what the weather channel said... how about knowing how your particular vessel handles within 2 miles in some nasty snot weather before running 60 miles? Please understand that "light n variable" forecast may quickly become 10-15ft in the stream. I don't give a crap about boat brands... been in the biz for 20 years. But when it comes to "offshore", be prepared for what mother nature dishes out. Just so you know, lost a few solid commercial friends to the unexpected... don't think it can't happen. Stream moves north, wind jacks up from the south... happens all the time and it gets way ugly. My personal "oh sh*t" moment had us 50 miles offshore w/ a rogue in December...I ended up on the hullside and my bud was hanging by the leg on the leaning post. Had 3ft of whitewater sliding down a 15ft face. Feel free to argue about what boat you need, but in the end it doesn't matter. Know your capabilities and wait for the right conditions... and definitely arrange the buddy boat system if you think you are "offshore". "I'll go if you go" has gotten my butt kicked on many occasions!