I've fished that area from a party boats close to 20 yrs. ago, but I don't have firsthand experience at the helm with the type of seas up there. It all depends on the wave period and less about how "far" you are offshore. 2'-4' on the Chesapeake is a back-busting washing machine of short waves that'll rattle your fillings, and you can still see both shores. On the flip side, I've gone 26 miles into the Atlantic (out of NC) in a 21' center console with a 2'-4' swell that was pleasant as all get out. If you are confident in your equipment, preparation, and boat handling ability, 12-15 miles off should be within range of a V with 150hp. I'd be surprised if you even touched the extra fuel, but obviously it's better to have and not need. Five words:
"Buddy boat" and "go for it".
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