They ran almost 100 miles one way with the Pro fleet in 20 knot winds. I started live bait fishing in the late 80 s out of my 19 trophy and some borrowed reels. Kings can be caught very close to shore, so even small boats can venture out and duck back in the inlet if the weather gets rough. I will spare you any more details and try to help you avoid the trial and error mistakes that I made. Lets start with a live well.
Location is the first matter.
The further towards the stern the better. Your bait gets a better ride and your crew stays dryer. A swim platform makes a great location and if you don t have one they are relatively inexpensive. Just keep in mind your platform is there for a reason. You need to be able to board the boat from the water for emergency reasons.