Well Harry....I doubt that you would find naval architect that would consider a 750lb boat capable of handling the conditions mentioned (by memory :extreme wind/waves) Even in "hove-to" position with a drogue...the light dispacement would not create a significant 'calming' slick if taken in the context of 20+ft breaking waves.I feel that it a rollover would be hard to avoid.After several.....damage would occour...enough damage and ???? There certainly are small craft that have made amazing passages, but if I remember the conditions described correctly that started this....they were EXTREME (I have deleted that e-mail..but I believe Oregon's storm with high wind/wave hieghts was mentioned) Could someone repost that original storm post? You may not cry "mommy" (intended for humour)..but as I replied originally...all sails off,set a drogue to maintain hove-to position,stay low in cabin...then PRAY ;-)