Once again, Mr. Favors hits that nail right on the head! The US west coast waters have a couple things making it less than favorable for small cruising boats: potential rough water from the fetch of the entire Pacific Ocean, and not a lot of places to "pull in." Crew pulling overnight watches.
There is a reason so many California folks like to go to the Salish Sea (San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands) and northward for cruising. And, a trailerable boat allows one to do that (go from CA to WA) without the "bash" up the west coast. The Ranger line is perfect for cruising the Inside Passage - plenty have done it, from 21s to31s and all the models in between.
The east coast and Gulf coast have the ICW, making for interesting cruising. The Great Loop is another perfect use for these boats. But, the cruising to be had in the Pacific Northwest is amazing with endless variety.
Most folks with these size boats are interested in cruising during the day, anchoring or getting a slip for the night, seeing the local sights - that isn't going to be practical when cruising up the US west coast. I would want something bigger with far more range to take on the west coast... and that isn't going to be trailerable. (think: motorsailor)
