Originally Posted by kerry

My Ranger 33 was destroyed last year. It was a 33' fin keel spade rudder boat. Been looking to replace it with a large trailerable boat. Not really concerned with the ability to trailer launch it as I am with transporting it overland to different cruising areas as opposed to sailing to them. I have a 21 Sea Pearl Trimaran for beach cruising in protected waters. I'm interested in a bluewater capable boat which would be secure on the Great Lakes, Bahamas, Baja etc. What are people's opinions on fin keel/spade rudder monohulls vs. full keel/keel hung rudders. I realize the traditional keel boat will be somewhat slower and more difficult to manoever in tight quarters. Here's a picture of one I'm considering.