Thom, that was Oz that wrote that. And he is right,
without the mass and moment arm of the mast up high
to dampen motion, the boat will tend to jerk around
more abruptly. The lighter the boat, the more this
is true.

If you think about the keel doing it's work, but now
not having to fight the mast, it will try to keep the boat
more upright and react quicker, which means a rougher
ride for the crew. Instead of a slow roll, it would be
more of a snap roll.

Bart

Thom Stewart wrote

Bart,

I not sure what you mean by staccato but without the rig the hull is no
longer heeled and without the mast to compensate for the keel becomes at
least twice as effective. If the rig went in the water you have one very
effective sea anchor. It may be trying to punch a hole in the hull but
is stabilizing drift.

I disagree about the motion. It is upright and a lot less violent.

Ole Thom