passagemaker. However, I still haven't found any documented stories of rig or
hull
failures or capsizes - only claims of a "friend of a friend heard once in a bar
...."

Jeff, I can put you in touch with the skipper who was involved in multiple
capsizing on a Nonsuch. The story was covered on CBS news some years ago. The
boat was lost when the owner panicked and tossed the hatchboards over the side.
She had already rolled twice prior to this.
Contact me direct and I'll give you his number. He currently works at city
Island. He's doing a Miami delivery at the moment but will return in December.

RB