Capt. Mooron wrote:
I don't know Doug... how can one argue with "Research suggests"... I mean
what more can I add?


What more, indeed. One wonders why you added anything in the first place.

Have you ever sailed in waves as high as your boat's beam? I have. It
seemed unlikely that they would capsize the boat. OTOH given a
lightweight beamy boat and waves that are steep & violent, it's plausible.

DSK