Gday Sammy and welcome to Ausfish. There is definetly no shortage of knowledge in fishing and boating on this site for you to enjoy. Venturing offshore (out of the bay) Will feel like a big step at first but is nothing to be frightened of with careful planning and the right weather. Another suggestion would be to venture from moloolaba as it has deep water access which makes for a safe leave and return. the reefs start only a few k's out and will also give you access to reefs south to caloundra and north to noosa without dealing with shallow sand bars. Tight lines Sammy and dont be afraid to post on your fishing experiences. Or ask questions for info on your boat.
Regards Wadeo