I usually run my V20 out of Manasquan Inlet. I typically range as far north as Shrewsbury Rocks and as far south as Seaside Park and out to Manasquan Ridge. The V20 is a perfect boat for this. If you can't catch something in that range, buy golf clubs. I have been out to the Mud Hole on a perfectly flat September day (after Fluke season ended) with a great forecast and a full tank. If you take that ride plan on starting back at 1 PM even if its still flat, or as soon as breeze starts from the south. It can become ugly quick. A typical summer wind pattern is Glassy sunrise, NW ripple till 10ish, N then NE just before noon, dead for a half an hour, SE ripple, SE chop, SOUTH "hmm, pull the anchor, let's get outta here", by 2 or 3 PM snotty wet ride home.
I've been out to Barnegat Ridge from Barnegat Inlet a few times and caught the same bluefish I was catching at the inlet. That's another place where you shouldn't overstay your welcome. Run out when its flat, troll for some BLUEFINS (the only reason to go there) and head back before the afternoon winds.
My opinion - I wouldn't take any 20 footer past the Mud Hole or Barnegat Ridge. Get a friend with a 25' or 30' with twins on the back, pay him gas money and clean his boat when you get back.
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