I own a 17' logic, and i absolutely love it.

I've been as far out as the 425-302-371 in it on real good days so dont limit yourself to the bays and coast.

Start out close and pick your days to learn how to navigate and read the water for weather and conditions to take advantage of the ocean bounties.
Mostly i fish the kelp beds and local area's for Yellowtail, Calico's and Butts and BIG Lingcods and have a blast.
Your choice of boats in my opinion is great as they are quiet, and practicly indestructable.

Good luck to you in your new found fishing Saaltwater,