A sailboat sans mast is a bit of a brutal animal to be aboard in any
kind of sea. Descriptions from sailors who have been at sea and lost the
rig would discourage most from even contemplating such, the
counterbalance of the rig is a necessary part of the traditionally
*easy* motion of a sailboat.

Absolutely right about the rolling motion without the mast. There's
nothing wrong wiith the concept of a motor sailor but by all means
leave the mast up and use it for a small heavily built mainsail with
full battens and lazy jacks. On the other hand, if you are going to
motor anyway, why not buy a boat designed for it, and with all the
amenities that come along?