You are going to love the your 21 SE. I have the 02 model with 150 2 stroke. love the boat. fished the outer banks for 15+ years and now SW Fl.
been 20-30 miles offshore and in very skinny water.
The boat will take more abuse then you will.
Some days I just go for a boat ride. travel 40-50...
I have a 21 se with 150 2 stroke. Get trim tabs they make all the difference in the world.
I always keep a full tank of fuel. 95 gals. onboard. with trim tabs all the way down and motor tucked in I can get on plan with almost no bow rise and boat just hops onto plane.
the trim tabs also allow...