Definitely!!

I play with most rules when playing with a few friends or solo, but when I held it at a convention I used basic rules for introductions and a mix of standard and advanced for the big battle.

This house rule would be used with other house rules and advanced + optional rules, never on a convention game.

I, as a rule, don't use house rules on convention games as I want to give a correct impression of the game and house rules I like might not suit everyone.
I could employ house rules that speed up gaming with many players if that doesn't change the feel and flow of the game. Returning chits and marking off on home made ships logs is the only thing for SoG so far.