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Let me start by saying that I've only had the boat out once this year. I ain't no ol' salt.
I have a 16' aluminum with a modified V-hull, with an 18hp merc. I took off my bow mount trolling motor and just have a minn kota rip-tide 40lb. thrust on the stern. My bow mount is an all-terrain 48lb. thrust, but its not a saltwater model. I'll throw that back on for my annual week in Ontario.
You'll definitely want to pick your times and spots carefully with a small boat. I was out on BillC's 22-24' walkaround a few years ago and we were getting tossed around in the harbor due to the heavy boat traffic. It will also be a pretty wet ride.
But there are alot of fish in the rivers and bays that can be had...
The only things I would add to your setup are a depth finder... and a vhs radio. You'll definitely want those two things. You really want to keep a handle on the depth you're running and if you get in trouble, obviously, a radio would be handy.
Other than that, you may want to confer with some others. I've been around boats my whole life, but within the friendly confines of lakes and rivers. I don't know the harbor well, nor do I have alot of experience in saltwater. Got Stripers fished out of a 17' aluminum for like 15 years. He fishes the harbor and the south shore and would probably be a good guy to chat with.
As for rods, I bought a few 7'-7 1/2' graphite rods with a med-heavy action which can handle schoolies to smaller keepers with no problem. I also have a heavy action rod that I could toss eels or live line bait or whatever. I don't think tree trunk boat rods are necessary... and Rods over 8 feet get a little clumsy and cumbersome in a small boat.
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