Patricia Cierniak wrote:
Absolutely, After doing the Atlantic three times East to West (when I
delivered boats), catching the head of one Hurricane, and the tail of
another plus losing a boat off Tennerife I can say that a 45 boat (again it
depends which type make and model) would survive rough seas, Eg I would not
take a Beneteau or a Hunter through some of my experiences however would do
so with a Westerly, or a Cheoy Lee.

Do you say Cheoy Lee because you think they are well-built seaworthy
boats, or because you want to get them out of your country?

Wether or a not a boat of a given size can survive a wave of given size
is dependent on a *lot* of variables, of which the brand name stamped on
it is one of the least significant.

How steep is the wave? How much of the crest is breaking? Is it one of a
series or train of normal waves for prevailing conditions, or is it a
"freak" wave?

Research suggests that boats can be capsized by waves of height equal to
their beam, so a wave higher than the boat is long could be dangerous. A
capsize or roll-over can sink a boat, or it could tear the rig off, or
it could come back up with relatively nothing worse than a big mess in
the cabin (unlikely but possible).

Fresh Breezes- Doug King