Lloyd Sumpter wrote:
On Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:01:58 +0000, popeye wrote:


Since the MacGregor doesn't capside and doesn't sink
(even when filled with water) would it be safer for
crossing the Atlantic than a 30' Bayliner ?

http://www.macgregorsailboats.com/safety.html


I don't know where you got the idea that a McGregor doesn't capsize. Water
ballast is essentially useless in keeping a boat from capsizing. If it had
a proper ballasted keel, it might be doable, assuming you're willing to
get VERY wet, have no sleep and get knocked down and turned over
repeatedly.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36


How do you figure that water ballast is "essential useless in keeping a
boat from capsizing"? It seems to work well in everything from open 60s
to submarines.